Category: Open Water
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Why You Should Take Up Swimming – Ger Carty’s Story
“People are always afraid of trying something new. Especially adults†Ger Carty is a successful long-distance swimmer and also the water safety officer for Dublin City. But just like you, before Ger achieved anything, even he had to start somewhere†Watch this video on YouTube
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Vera Rivard to Swim the English Channel Covered by WCAX
Saturday, February 22 at Allen Pools and Spas, UVAC Swim Team Member, 2019 Vermont Sport’s Magazine Athlete of the Year, and open water swimming phenomenon, 16-year-old Vera Rivard of Springfield, NH, promoted her upcoming English Channel swim attempt at the Allen Pools & Spas show room in Lebanon, New Hampshire. She swam for 2 hours…
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Carina Bruwer to attempt ultra distance ‘Swim for Hope’ across Nelson Mandela Bay
On Friday 28 February 2020, Capetonian marathon swimmer, musician and mother-of-three Carina Bruwer will attempt to swim approximately 20km to cross Nelson Mandela Bay in Port Elizabeth, in support of Muzukidz, an organisation that offers underprivileged children the opportunity to learn the violin. If successful, Carina will be the first woman and the second person…
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John West Great North Swim 2020 | Promo Video
Hosted at Brockhole on Windermere, it’s a fantastic weekend of open water swimming in the stunning Lake District. With distances to suit all levels and abilities you can enjoy a weekend in the great outdoors with friends and family. Take your pick from 250 metres, 1/2 a mile, 1 mile, 2 miles, 5k or a…
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First Person to Swim Under the Antarctic Ice Sheet | Mashable Originals
Lewis Pugh is an endurance swimmer and the first person to ever swim underneath the melting Antarctic ice sheet. Watch this video on YouTube
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#JoyForReal swimmers and winners of the aQuellé Midmar Mile 2020
What happens when you log out and choose #JoyForReal? Find out from some of our swimmers and winners of the world’s largest open water swim, the aQuellé Midmar Mile! Watch this video on YouTube
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Doha 2020 Women’s Race Highlights Open Water | FINA/CNSG Marathon Swim World Series
Check out the Open Water swim action from Doha as 53 Women competed over 10km at the first leg of the FINA/CNSG Marathon Swim World Series! Watch this video on YouTube
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Doha 2020 Men’s Race Highlights Open Water | FINA/CNSG Marathon Swim World Series
Watch the Men’s 10km Open Water Swim Elite Race in Doha at the FINA/CNSG Marathon Swim World Series. With 82 swimmers taking part in this thrilling first race of the season. Watch this video on YouTube