Craig Dietz Conquers 2013 Sharkfest
Craig Deitz finished the 1.5 mile swim in 54.37 . Of the 800 swimmers, Craig finished ahead of over 125 of them.
USA Open Water Nationals Recap
Open water swimmers contend with much rougher conditions during the 5K at Lake Castaic. Photo Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com
Ireland’s Chris Bryan Wins Portuguese OW Championship; Brits Pick Worlds Swimmers
Ireland’s Chris Bryan led the last 4000 meters in Portugal to win a frigid Portuguese National Championship race. (Stock Photo: Mike Lewis)
Craig Deitz to swim in Sharkfest 2013
“The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.” -Thomas Paine
Haley Anderson Wins 5KM Race at 2013 US Open Water Worlds Trials
Haley Anderson, the champion of the women’s 5km race at the 2013 U.S. Open Water National Championships. (Photo: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)
Redemption: Andrew Gemmell Wins 2013 US Title in 5km, Headed to Barcelona
After a tough finish in the 10km race, Andrew Gemmell was all smiles when he won the men’s 5km race and earned a spot for the World Championships. (Photo: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)
USA Swimming Open Water Nationals 10K Photo Vault
Loads of images from the USA Swimming 10K Open Water Championship. Photo credit: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography
Open Water Swimming Nationals Down Day not Down at all
Swimmers took to the course to get ready for tomorrows 5K national championship race at Lake Castaic, California. Photo: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com
Protest Filed, Denied in Men’s 10KM Final at Open Water Nationals
Men’s field on the 3rd lap at today’s national championship race at Castaic Lake. Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography
As Wind Ravages Course, Meyer and Ryan Go 1-2 in Men’s 10km at Open Water Nationals
Alex Meyer won the men’s 10K at the US Swimming National Championship in California. (Photo: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)
Christine Jennings, Becca Mann First Two for US World Championships Roster in Barcelona
Christine Jennings holds of a strong field winning the 2013 national title in the 10K. Photo: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography
Swim Across America Open Water Event Raises Record Funds
(Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)
By the numbers: USA Swimming Open Water Nationals
Sean Ryan, pictured here winning the 2011 USA Swimming 5K, will again be in the hunt for a spot on the world championship team. Photo: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com
Tips from Trent: Navigating in Open Water Swimming
Navigational skills are a key component to open water swimming. Photo: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com