Category: Open Water
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Aussie swimmer survives freezing triple crossing of the English Channel | 60 Minutes Australia
From in November … It was the swim of three lifetimes. Last week, Melbourne girl Chloe McCardel waded into the chill waters of Southern England, determined to become just the fourth person to make a triple crossing of the English Channel. How she found the courage to dive into that rough and unpredictable ocean just…
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Swimmer Chris Allshouse sets record in Saint Lucia
Chris Allshouse, a 50 year old marathon swimmer from Ohio has created history and become the first person to swim from Micoud on the east coast to Smugglers Cove – a distance of 24 miles/38 kilometers.
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Measuring marathon swim route distance: Danube River example
How to find the shortest swimmable path. Produced by Marathon Swimmers Federation co-founder Evan Morrison.
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Q&A with Sarah Thomas: World Record Ultra Marathon Swimmer
If you are involved in long distance swimming in open water then Sarah Thomas is a big deal! She has completed numerous long distance swims including the longest unassisted swim in 2019 to gain her a world record.
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Swimming Across Monterey Bay with Marathon Swimmer, Catherine Breed | She Plays
Enjoy our chat with Catherine Breed, marathon swimmer and social activist! We hear all about her experiences of swimming across Lake Tahoe and the North Channel (the sea between Ireland and Scotland!). We talk about an encounter with a great white shark and how she prepares mentally and physically for such epic swims (12 hours!…
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Fish 2 Water. Eastbourne Pier Open Water Swim
Fish 2 Water offer open water swimming sessions in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK…The stunning Sussex Coast in the English Channel. With beautiful scenery swimmers regularly along this stretch of water.
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Keri-Anne Payne stellar Gold Medal performance over 10km at Shanghai 2011 | FINA World Championships
Today we celebrate Great Britain’s Keri-Anne Payne who became World Champion in the Women’s 10km event in both 2009 and 2011! In Shanghai (2011) she was rightly considered the favourite and delivered a stellar performance by arriving first and claiming her second Gold Medal in a row.
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Great Adventures Green Island Ocean Swim 2020
What a wonderful day on Green Island yesterday for our annual Great Adventures Green Island Ocean Swim! Congratulations to all the fabulous swimmers, from the nippers to the open swimmers aged from 12 to 73 years!
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How To Start Open Water Swimming – Tips For Beginners – Wardie Bay Beach
Disclaimer. Water is dangerous. It is not a joke. Never swim on your own; let others know about your plans. Our sessions are supervised by Leszek, triathlon coach and outdoor first aider.