Swimming Into Salvador – Cruising With The Crowds
The Travessia Mar Grande Salvador is 15 km of an ocean challenge where the athlete is alone with their thoughts, worries and dreams. But leaving the shore and arriving at the finish is something to relish for every finisher.“The rhythmic music and the Brazilian energy were so evident all over the place,” said American Lexie Kelly who visited Brazil for the 50th edition of the race. “I could hear the music from far away as we swam to shore. The music drifted over the ocean. When we finished, the ambiance was so festive and energetic.
It was like a club, so crowded, but outside in the open where people were smiling, laughing and dancing. It was a tough race with rough conditions, but once we reached shore, you could not help but smile and forget about the difficulties of the race while enjoying the Brazilian sunshine and hospitality.”
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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. Note: WOWSA only recommends products or services used or recommended by the community. WOWSA does not receive compensation for links or products mentioned on this site or in blog posts. If it does, it will be indicated clearly on that specific post. See WOWSA's privacy policy for more information.
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