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Paris Open Water Prep Differs for Mariah Denigan, Katie Grimes

Paris Open Water Prep Differs for Mariah Denigan, Katie Grimes Mariah Denigan likes to joke with her teammates that the 1500 freestyle in the pool feels like a sprint. She omitted, perhaps strategically, her teammates’ response to that. But when it came to U.S. Olympic Trials in Indianapolis last mo...

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World Aquatics Confirms 13 Additional Swimmers for Olympic 10K Races

World Aquatics Confirms 13 Additional Swimmers for Olympic 10K Races World Aquatics on Tuesday confirmed 13 additional swimmers for the Olympic open-water races in Paris on the basis of their times in the pool. Among the notable names joining the open water fray are veteran medal contenders Felix Au...

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Discover the Ultimate Swimcation: Ocean Swim Fiji

Imagine this: you're in a tropical paradise, surrounded by crystal-clear waters, sipping cocktails by the pool, indulging in luxurious spa treatments, and enjoying the camaraderie of fellow swim enthusiasts. This isn't just a dream—it's the reality of Ocean Swim Fiji, the ultimate swimcation.  Swimc...

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Ashley Twichell Swims to Highest Finish at Olympic Trials

Ashley Twichell Swims to Highest Finish at Olympic Trials Third place is the toughest place to finish at Olympic Trials, but Ashley Twichell isn't looking at it the same way. Twichell, an open water Olympian, finished third in the 1500 final at trials. "At the time, I thought it was my last race. I ...

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Marathon Swimmer Katie Pumphrey to Attempt ‘Bay to Baltimore’ Swim

Marathon Swimmer Katie Pumphrey to Attempt ‘Bay to Baltimore’ Swim Marathon Swimmer Katie Pumphrey is attempting the “Bay to Baltimore” swim from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. The attempt will be made this summer for the Maryland native. (An original window in May was moved ...

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Swimming Event Helping To Save Our Seas on World Oceans Day

Durban, South Africa - Durban's Sarah Ferguson may be best known as a record-breaking endurance swimmer, but her motivation for organising the World Ocean Day Swim on June 8 is way more important than "just" providing a quality sports event in Durban for her fellow swimmers. Ferguson has conquered s...

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Dylan Gravley Caps Open Water Nationals with 5K Men’s Title

Dylan Gravley Caps Open Water Nationals with 5K Men’s Title Dylan Gravley finished up the 2024 Open Water Nationals by winning the men’s 5-kilometer swim in Sarasota, Fla., Sunday. Gravely, the Las Vegas native and Sandpipers of Nevada alum competing for Sun Devil Swimming, clocked in at 54 minutes,...

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Katie Grimes Wins Third Straight 10K to Start U.S. Open Water Nationals

Katie Grimes Wins Third Straight 10K to Start U.S. Open Water Nationals Olympian Katie Grimes won her third straight title in the women’s 10-kilometer swim on Friday to begin U.S. Open Water Nationals. France’s Axel Reymond won the men’s event in a photo finish with American Paris Olympic qualifier ...

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Swim Across America Events Span Nantucket to Golden Gate Bridge

In 2024, thousands of swimmers and volunteers committed to fighting cancer will be making waves against cancer by participating in charity swims with Swim Across America. The swims take place April 20 through October 6, 2024. This year's schedule includes 24 communities with open water swims and hun...

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Markus Rogan, Michael Donaldson Among Ice Swim Record Setters

Markus Rogan, Michael Donaldson Among Ice Swim Record Setters Olympic medalist Markus Rogan and training partner Michael Donaldson were among the swimmers to set ice swimming records in Austria recently. Rogan swam 111.2 meter under ice, a number he chose to honor the birthdate of his eldest son. Do...