Category: Open Water
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CC photo #564: That feeling
A swimmer after the open water swim “Skálafjarðarsvimjingin 2013” across the firth Skálafjørður, here in the Faroe Islands, 16th June 2013. Just need a moment.
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Swim Cortez 2013: A Chance to Tell a Story
This November, Paul Lundgren will walk into the Sea of Cortez aiming to be the first person to swim non-stop from coast to coast. As Paul completes this adventure, he may also set the long distance unassisted world record. See swimcortez.com
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Channel swimmer Susan Taylor’s coach describes shocking tragedy
Read for instance The Mirror Susan’s husband Stephen, 43, desperately tried to save his wife as she struggled in the cold water. Her paramedic brother Dave, 40, was among those who battled in vain to revive her before she was airlifted to hospital by a French navy helicopter. Despite efforts to save her, Susan was…
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Donations soar after swimmer Susan Taylor dies crossing English Channel
Read for instance The Guardian Donations have poured in for 34-year-old Susan Taylor who died while attempting to cross the English Channel on Sunday. Her fundraising page for the Rainbow Hospice is at £56,673.17 now, and the one for Diabetes UK at £9,732.50. http://youtu.be/burzttUY-4o
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Sean Conway #SwimmingBritain Week One Review
“Watch Sean Conway’s week one review during his incredible Swimming Britain adventure.”
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Boston’s Charles River open for public swimming after 50 years of dirty water
Read Boston Herald and hear wbur For the first time in 50 years, the public was invited yesterday to swim in the Charles River. The river, which was once famous for its filth, saw dozens take the plunge near the Hatch Shell as part of the Charles River Conservancy’s first public recreational swim. “For more…
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Susan Taylor, 34, dies during English Channel charity swim
A shocking message from her sister here on their ‘Create a Ripple Channel Swim’ – Susan Taylor Facebook page Whilst attempting to swim the English Channel yesterday my sister, Susan collapsed suddenly in the water. She was immediately recovered from the water and treated on the support boat. She was then air lifted by helicopter to…
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Nearly 400 swim in Peaks to Portland race
Nearly 400 swimmers braved the waters of Casco Bay on Saturday morning to take part in the 32nd annual Peaks to Portland swim race.