
Is 50 The New 20 In Open Water Swimming?

Years ago, 20 miles was considered a marathon swim. That standard is also changing as swimmers keep pushing the envelope.
This year alone, Forrest Nelson (48 miles), Ray Gandy (en route to 50 miles), Elaine Howley (en route to 50 miles), Penny Palfrey (68 miles) and Diana Nyad (planning 103 miles) are setting the bar quite high.
As the Olympic motto is Citius, Altius, Fortius (Faster, Higher, Stronger), perhaps open water swimming’s new motto should be Colder, Longer, Harder?
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