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Few open water swimming races in America have grown as rapidly as the Slam The Dam event in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n<p>But because the event is held on Lake Mead National Recreation Area, the U.S. federal government shutdown has led to the closure of the national park and the subsequent cancellation of the popular multi-race event.<\/p>\n<p>All those smiles seen after the Slam The Dam events in the past are now turning to frustrated frowns.<\/p>\n<p>For more go to The Daily News of Open Water Swimming.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Steve Munatones, Swimming World open water contributor and founder of the Daily News of Open Water Swimming HUNTINGTON BEACH, California, October 2. 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