FINA Publishes 2019 Open Water Swim Series Schedule
The world’s swimming governing body, FINA, has revealed the 2019 open water schedule as it pertains to the FINA Marathon Swim World Series and FINA UltraMarathon Swim Series.
Seychelles Selected As Site Of 2020 World Junior Open Water C’ships
The nation of Seychelles will be come the first African country to host an elite junior swimming competition when it becomes the site of the 2020 World Junior Open Water Swimming Championships.
NZ Student to Swim Foveaux Strait for Mental Health Awareness
21-year-old Hannah Morgan will attempt a solo swim of the Foveaux Strait next week to raise money and awareness for mental health causes.
Cate & Bronte Campbell Race Open Water
Almost 3500 swimmers participated in the 36th annual Sydney Morning Herald Cole Classic today, February 3rd, in New South Wales. Among the competitors were two Swimming Australia icons in sisters Cate and Bronte Campbell, who took part in the 1k race, their first dabble into open water.
VIDEO INTERVIEWS: Australia’s 10km Open Water Champions
Kareena Lee and Nick Sloman are Australia’s new open water 10km champions.
Cotter, Lee Reign Supreme at Australian Open Water Championships
It was a fast-paced final day of action at Brighton Beach in Adelaide, with the Men’s and Women’s Open 5km Time Trial marking the first races of the day at the 2019 Australian Open Water Championships.
Australian Junior Open Water Development Team Set for French Nationals
Swimming Australia is pleased to announce its four-athlete Junior Development team that will travel to the French Open Water Nationals in Brive la Gaillarde in May this year.
Australian OW Champs Day 1: Sloman and Lee Take 10k Titles
2019 AUSTRALIAN OPEN WATER SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS January 26th-28th, 2019 Brighton Jetty, Adelaide, South Australia Event Site Qualifying Times Event Schedule…
Record-Setting Heat Will Break in Time for Australian OW Championships
After expected highs of 110+ degrees Fahrenheit (44+ Celsius) in Adelaide on Thursday, a cold front will actually be a bigger concern than the heat over the weekend.
Barbados Open Water Festival Attracts Swimmers From Around The World
The 7th annual Barbados Open Water Festival was held November 7-11, 2018. Record numbers of swimmers of all ages and abilities attended from all over the world. The next event is Nov 6-10, 2019.
World Championships Will Serve as Selection for World Beach Games
The inaugural edition of the World Beach Games will be held in San Diego in 2019.
How do you Manage Training for Open Water and Pool Events?
Even though she was stellar in the pool in Knoxville this weekend, Ashley Twichell’s main focus right now is the Open Water Nats in May. How does she balance training for both open water and pool?
Former National Teamer Chabotar Will Attempt Absecon Island Solo Swim
On Sunday, August 18th, local Egg Harbor Township resident and former University of Pittsburgh standout, Samantha Chabotar Elko, will be completing a solo swim around Absecon Island on the Jersey Shore that duplicating the course swam by Jim Whelan in 1978.
Pallister Continues Gold Medal Streak, Takes Pier To Pub
Multiple Junior Pan Pacs champion Lani Pallister took the women’s 1.2k title at this year’s Lorne Pier to Pub open water race.
Reduce Inflammation, Increase Libido With Cold Water Swimming
Although cold water swimming isn’t for everyone, there are benefits if you’re able to take on the challenge.