Category: Open Water
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Hundreds swim from Asia to Europe in Istanbul
Some 1,700 swimmers swam from Asia to Europe in the 32nd edition of the Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swimming Race in Istanbul. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the race was held without spectators this year.
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Alice Dearing: Britain’s only black elite swimmer looking to challenge cultural myths
“I have heard myths such as black people can’t swim, our bones are too dense, we sink when we get into the water. It’s not meant for us….” As Great Britain’s only black elite swimmer Alice Dearing is on a mission to promote inclusivity and diversity in a swimming world damaged by stereotypes. While 95…
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Swimming Vs Running | GTN’s Coastal Challenge
It’s time for a challenge here at GTN. It swimmer vs runner, Heather vs Mark. You might be thinking, what chance does a swimmer have against a runner?! This route is not so straightforward as you think – who will win?
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Australian female swimmer beats male record of total swims across English Channel
Australian swimmer Chloe McArdel has discussed her record-breaking swims across the English Channel with Sky News host Peta Credlin.
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How 6 friends made ‘Epic Swim’ across Lake Michigan
After years of planning a swim across Lake Michigan, the 55-mile open water adventure turned out better than Jon Ornée anticipated. Ornée and five friends — his brother David, Nick Hobson, Jeremy Sall, Todd Suttor, and Matt Smith — swam Lake Michigan in relay fashion in just under 21 hours, far less than the 24-30…
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2020 Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swimming Race Swimmer Information Video
What is new in the 32nd Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swimming Race this year? What important information do I need need to know? All of the information you need to know about this year’s race is in this swimmer guide video.
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Human Access Project encourages river swimming, social distancing during the pandemic
More people are taking to rivers to cool off this summer, especially because outdoor swimming allows for social distancing. For the last 10 years, Portlander Willie Levenson has been encouraging people to swim in the Willamette and Columbia rivers. His Human Access Project has cleaned-up and opened Audrey McCall Beach and Poet’s Beach downtown, as well as installed ladders…
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Australian swimmer Chloë McCardel beats Channel crossing record | AFP
Australian swimmer Chloë McCardel breaks the men’s world record for the most English Channel crossings after completing her 35th crossing on Sunday morning, in 10 hours and 40 minutes.