Category: Open Water
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Hsu Wen-erh Becomes First Taiwanese To Solo Swim UK’s North Channel｜TaiwanPlus News
Battling jellyfish stings, hypothermia and a potentially lethal lung condition, long-distance swimmer Hsu Wen-erh has become the first Taiwanese to solo swim the North Channel between Northern Ireland and Scotland, crossing the 34.5-kilometer strait in 12 hours, 46 minutes and 40 seconds. As Hsu bids to complete the Oceans Seven challenge of seven marathon open-water…
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Swim Across America in Glen Cove, Long Island | Full Coverage | CBS New York
John Elliott reports from Glen Cove, Long Island, for Swim Across America Open Water Swim.
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Swim Across the Sound Raises Over $500K as Swimmers Hit the Water For, ‘Those Who Can’t’ | WTNH News8
It was a gorgeous day for swimmers racing in the Long Island Sound as part of Hartford HealthCare’s annual fundraiser.
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How To Avoid Swimmer’s Itch This Summer | The Weather Network
Planning a trip to the lake? Be aware of swimmer’s itch, an itchy rash caused by a microscopic parasite. The Weather Network’s Rachel Schoutsen has more.
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What Science Shows About Sharks, Swimmers and Sound | Good Morning America
Shark sightings are on the rise this summer as scientists say great white sharks may sense people long before swimmers know they’re nearby.
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Doctors Warn of Very Serious Vibrio Infection Spreading in Chesapeake Bay | WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore
Doctors warn Vibrio can cause infection in broken skin, spread fast, kill tissue, cause sepsis, result in amputation or even death.
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The Biggest Open Water Triathlon Swim Mistake (And How To Fix It) | Phil Mosley – MyProCoach Triathlon Training
Many triathletes panic during the open water swim because the environment feels unfamiliar. The biggest open water swimming mistake is preparing for the distance but not for the sensation of racing. In this video, I show you how to make the triathlon swim feel calmer and more controlled. I cover how to practice open water…
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Charlotte Hungerford Hammerheads Honoring Friend in Swim Across the Sound | WTNH News8
Dr. Margaret Noonan, an emergency room doctor, is trading in her scrubs for a wetsuit Saturday.
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Swim Across the Sound Competitor Chats With Good Morning Connecticut | WTNH News8
Swim Across the Sound is coming up this weekend. It’s an event that helps support cancer care for families and patients.