Elizabeth Fry Archives – World Open Water Swimming Association

Heroine, Mentor, Icon Elizabeth Fry Receives Irving Davids and Captain Roger W. Wheeler Memorial Award
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Steven Munatones 12/01/2021 No Comment

From any angle, from every perspective, International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame Honor Swimmer Elizabeth Fry is a genuine heroine and leader in the open water. "She is a mentor, an icon, a record-setter, an administrator with a can-do mindset and no-nonsense demeanor. She leads by example - and a whole lotta hard work and dedication," describes Steven

Liz Fry Swims Like Clockwork
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Steven Munatones 09/03/2020 No Comment

Liz Fry Swims Like Clockwork Courtesy of Janet Kylander Manning, Lake Michigan. Clockwork. As the clock continues to tick without fail, so does Elizabeth Fry. The 61-year-old International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame Honor Swimmer swam steadily, stroke after stroke, and finished yet another marathon swim in her long and storied career. This time,

Liz Fry, A Force Of Nature, On National Public Radio
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Steven Munatones 04/02/2020 No Comment

Liz Fry, A Force Of Nature, On National Public Radio Courtesy of Dr. Sharon Ufberg, National Public Radio. Liz Fry retells her remarkable story of achievement and challenge on National Public Radio in an interview with Dr. Sharon Ufberg here. The 60-year-old Fry was nominated for the 2019 World Open Water Swimming Woman of the Year award. Steven

Mariel Hawley Dávila Is 2019 World Open Water Swimming Woman of the Year
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Steven Munatones 02/02/2020 No Comment

Mariel Hawley Dávila Is 2019 World Open Water Swimming Woman of the Year Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. Author and attorney. Mother and marathon swimmer. Widow and motivational speaker. Mariel Hawley Dávila was voted as the 2019 World Open Water Swimming Woman of the Year, just ahead of her fellow Mexican nominee and friend Nora

2019 World Open Water Swimming Woman Of The Year Nominees
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Steven Munatones 01/01/2020 No Comment

2019 World Open Water Swimming Woman Of The Year Nominees Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. The WOWSA Awards are an annual selection of outstanding individuals and offerings in the following categories: * World Open Water Swimming Man of the Year * World Open Water Swimming Woman of the Year * World Open Water Swimming Performance of the

Elizabeth Fry Honored In New York City
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Steven Munatones 12/26/2019 No Comment

Elizabeth Fry Honored In New York City Courtesy of Guinness World Records, Manhattan Island, New York City. Elizabeth Fry, a mild-mannered financial services professional living in the state of Connecticut, works in Manhattan Island among the multitudes. Day after day, year after year, decade after decade, the 60-year-old Fry has been making the commute

You Don’t Have To Stop What You Love Doing
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Steven Munatones 11/15/2019 No Comment

You Don't Have To Stop What You Love Doing Courtesy of Guinness World Records, New York City. "You don't have to stop what you love doing," said Elizabeth Fry who was honored an officially amazing by the Guinness World Records during the Guinness World Records Day in New York City. International Marathon Swimming Hall of Famer Fry broke Antonio Argüelles'

Elizabeth Fry To Be Honored In Midtown Manhattan
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Steven Munatones 10/16/2019 No Comment

Elizabeth Fry To Be Honored In Midtown Manhattan Courtesy of Guinness World Records North America. 60-year-old Elizabeth Fry is the epitome of a mild-mannered heroine with the stamina and strength of athletes one-third her age. She was nominated for the 2011, 2015 and 2016 World Open Water Swimming Woman of the Year and did a 4-day S.C.A.R. Swim

The Oceans Seven Achievement Of Liz Fry
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Steven Munatones 09/17/2019 No Comment

The Oceans Seven Achievement Of Liz Fry Courtesy of Elizabeth Fry, North Channel. Earlier this year, Elizabeth Fry crossed the 35 km North Channel to complete the Oceans Seven as the oldest individual in history. Her Oceans Seven swims included the following: Oceans Seven #1 on August 20th 2003: 33.5 km crossing of the English Channel from England to

Rondi Davies Sets Record Around Manhattan Island
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Steven Munatones 09/03/2019 No Comment

Rondi Davies Sets Record Around Manhattan IslandCourtesy of Abigail Fairman, New York Open Water, Manhattan Island, New York City. During the off-season and midseason, Rondi Davies is always busy planning, organizing, mentoring, and preparing for numerous quiet swims and events on the New York Open Water season. But she remains in top shape and a