Brothers Joe and John Zemaitis took to the seas, rivers and lakes, organizing 644 km worth of tandem swims during 2020 when both their work schedules allowed for travel and adventures.

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About

Joe and John Zemaitis swam in warm and cold, tranquil and turbulent waters throughout America. Older brother Joe and younger brother John bring two different approaches to the sport: one is intense and diligent, the other is laidback and swims whenever. They did 644 km worth of tandem swims in 2020.

Why it was nominated

For their tandem swims across Monterey Bay, Lake Tahoe, Santa Barbara Channel, twice around Manhattan Island, for Joe’s 112 km solo Roosevelt Lake swim in 47 hours 23 minutefor the boundless joy and goodwill and appreciation they have for others and the sport.

Country

United States

Swimmers

Joe Zemaitis and John Zemaitis