Swim Challenge Cascais Launches 20 km to Join Ultramarathon Swim Series
The 11th edition of the Swim Challenge Cascais is introducing the
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Interview Spotlight: Tina Deeken – From ‘Disabled Female Athlete of the Year’ to Environmental Advocate
In 2023, Tina Deeken was honored with the title "Disabled Female
The 39th Possibly Annual Hawaiian Looong Distance Invitational Rough-H2O Swim: A Tradition in Open Water
On Saturday, October 28, 2023, the waters off Hawaii's coast will host
Highlights from Waikiki Roughwater Swim 2023
The Waikiki Roughwater Swim, one of the oldest open water races in the
Exclusive Interview: Andy Donaldson’s Record-Breaking Journey Through the Oceans Seven
We caught up with the phenomenal Andy Donaldson. His name has been
The Hidden Currents of Cyberbullying in Open Water Swimming
Open water promises swimmers freedom, adventure and the thrill of
Connor Signorin and Brooke Bennett Top the Swim for Alligator Lighthouse 2023
The Swim for Alligator Lighthouse returned on September 9, 2023, with
“Crossing for Hope”: Courageous Swimmers Conquer Lake Geneva for Multiple Sclerosis Awareness
On September 3rd, Lake Geneva became the backdrop to the extraordinary
Iconic Urban Open Water Swimming Event: The Dock2Dock at London’s Royal Docks
On September 9th, London's Royal Docks came alive with the Dock2Dock
Lewis Pugh’s Hudson River Swim: A Month-Long Quest for Clean Rivers
On September 13, 2023, Lewis Pugh at 53, completed his 315 mile Hudson
Capri-Napoli Marathon 2023: Naples Reclaims Its Glory After Half a Century
On September 9, 2023, as the Gulf of Naples played host to the 58th
OCEANMAN Redang Malaysia 2023 – Redang Island Welcomes 566 Swimmers from 31 Nations
The beautiful Redang Island in Malaysia recently hosted the debut of
Wörthersee Swim 2023: Austria Hosts 27 Nations and Introduces Challenging 34 km Distance
On the shores of Lake Wörthersee in Klagenfurt, Carinthia, Austria,
WOWSA Advisory Board’s Decision on Diana Nyad’s 2013 Cuba to Florida Swim
An official review of Diana Nyad's 2013 Cuba-to-Florida swim. This post presents the findings, concerns, and the final decision of the WOWSA Advisory Board.
The Capri-Napoli Marathon 70th Anniversary Celebration Showcases Global Talent
In the world of open water swimming, few events hold the prestige of
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Great Masurian Lakes Crown
Discover the Crown of the Great Masurian Lakes - a unique initiative
17km Gulf of Gdansk Crossing
17km Gulf of Gdansk solo or relay between June-September. The time of
LIDL Swim Challenge Cascais & Travessia Lisboa-Cascais & Travessia Oeiras Cascais
Portugal will join the UltraMarathon Swim Series world circuit with
UltraSwim 33.3 – An Epic Adventure Swim Race™, but so much more than just a race.
A new category of open-water swim eventAn Epic Adventure Swim Race™,
SRB POOL OWS CUP 2023
These competitions are held according to the rules of OWS and are used
Ice Swimminmg Adventures – Antarctica 2024
Ice Swimming Adventures takes you to amazing remote frozen places. You
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