Breaststroking In The Netherlands
DAW-FINENZO organizes the annual Alkmaar swim on July 25th in the Recreatiegebied Geestmerambacht in the Netherlands that includes 1K, 2.5K and 5K traditional open water swims plus a 2K breaststroke event and 250- and 500-meter swims for younger children. Additionally, there is a 500-meter, 1K and 2K breaststroke-only events and a 500-meter breaststroke relay for swimmers of all ages.
At a cost of €6.50 per event, the price is right, especially with discounts for masters swimmers.
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Southern California native, born 1962, is the creator of the WOWSA Awards, Oceans Seven, Openwaterpedia, Citrus Corps, World Open Water Swimming Association, Daily News of Open Water Swimming, Global Open Water Swimming Conference. He is Chief Executive Officer of KAATSU Global and KAATSU Research Institute. Inductee in the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame (Honor Swimmer, Class of 2001) and Ice Swimming Hall of Fame (Honor Contributor - Media, Class of 2019), recipient of the International Swimming Hall of Fame's Poseidon Award (2016), International Swimming Hall of Fame's Irving Davids-Captain Roger Wheeler Memorial Award (2010), USA Swimming's Glen S. Hummer Award (2007, 2010) and Harvard University's John B. Imrie Award (1984). Served on the FINA Technical Open Water Swimming Committee and as Technical Delegate with the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games, and 9-time USA Swimming coaching staff.
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