Stunning Open Water Site In Leblon, Ipanema And Arpoador
Pedro Rego Monteiro organized the first stage of the 2011 King and Queen of the Sea (this weekend on the Leblon, Ipanema and Arpoador beaches of Brazil.Needless to say, the course was stunning – more beautiful photography is here with 1,600 people taking part in the four races of 1K, 2K, 3K and a beach biathlon.
You gotta like sighting off of those majestic landmarks.
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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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