Tell us more – Insights from USA Swimming National Team Open Water Swimmers
In an effort to better understand open water swimmers we’re asking national team athletes to share some of their perspective. First up is Emily Brunemann. Photo: Mike Lewis, www.OlaVistaPhotography.com
Hanging with the pack in open water swimming
Here’s another great bit of open water swimming advice in our “train with Trent” series. Trent Grimsey holds the fast time for the English Channel crossing and has amassed an impressive resume that includes a FINA grand prix series title. Photo: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com
Team SwimSpray Women Sweep Division at the 2013 4.4 Great Chesapeake Bay Swim
“Jenny Will, a former swimmer at the University of Wisconsin, led the trio in a time of 1:48.27, placing her 26th overall and 5th within the gender. Shannon Greene and Amara Rivera finished only minutes behind with times of 1:50.33 and 1:52.57, respectively, putting both of them within the top 15 among females in the 4.4 mile race.”
Just 11 Hours In, Jellyfish Sting Derails McCardel
Australian Chloe McCardel made it about a quarter of the way between Cuba and Florida before jellyfish stings forced her to to abandon her quest. (Photo Courtesy: Chloe McCardel)
See ya Cuba: Chloe McCardel’s Swimming to Florida
Chloe McCardel is attempting to be the first person to swim from Cuba to the United States without the assistance of a shark cage. Photo courtesy of ChloeMcCardel.com
Soni, Crocker, Hall Jr, Hall Sr and more to compete in Grand Cayman Swim
The 21st Annual Flowers Sea Swim event will be held on June 15th starting on Seven Mile Beach in the…
USA Open Water Swimming World Championships Roster Set
Andrew Gemmell is one of eight members on the Team USA Swimming’s open water squad that will race in Barcelona this summer. Gemmell, a 2012 Olympian, will likely contend for a spot on the pool squad too. Photo: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com
Two Bridges, Two Races: CIBBOWS Season Opener
“Coney Island Brighton Beach Open Water Swimmers, better known as CIBBOWS, kicked off their 2013 season with the Two Bridges 2.5K and 5K swims in Poughkeepsie, New York.” (Photo Credit: Jake R. Bright)
Open Water Swimming Updates: Not easy Getting around Manhattan; McCardel is in Cuba
photo: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com
Olympians Fight Cancer at Swim Across America Clinic in Dallas June 7-9
“5-time Olympic Medalist and Mutual of Omaha BREAKout! Swim Clinic founder, Josh Davis, partners with Swim Across America to fight cancer.”
Open Water Swimming: off to a good start
Swimmers running in at the start of the 2011 Coronado Island 4th of July open water race. Photo: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com
Race Panic During Open Water Swimming and Triathlons
FROM DR. ANDREW CHADEAYNE, INVENTOR OF SWIMSPRAY After years of staring at a black line, many former collegiate swimmers branch out…
Britain Officially Names Open Water Team for World Championships
Though the selection meets were ended after the Portuguese National Championships a few weeks ago, on Friday British Swimming officially…
Getting ready for Summer Open Water Swims
2013 USA Swimming 10K Open Water national Champions and 2012 Olympian Alex Meyer utilized the speed he developed in his pool training to close the deal on the finish of this year’s world championship qualifier. Photo: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com
Chloe McCardel in Florida Preparing for the big swim
Chloe McCardel is preparing to swim from Cuba to the United States – unassisted by a shark cage or protective swimwear.