Ned Denison Archives – World Open Water Swimming Association

Cold Half Extreme Marathon Swim Is Next Week
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Steven Munatones 01/08/2023 No Comment

The 15 km Cold Half Extreme Marathon Swim is scheduled for January 15th in Hong Kong.

Diane Struble To Be Inducted in the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame
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Steven Munatones 12/01/2022 No Comment

Ned Denison announced that Diane Struble from Aberfeldy, Scotland will be inducted as an Honor Swimmer in the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame on May 6th 2023 in New York City. Struble was the first person to swim 51.5 km across

Lake George

in New York in 1958. It took her over 35 hours. The next year in 1959, she swam

Long, Hard Double Century Workouts Begin Around The World
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Steven Munatones 10/31/2022 No Comment

Following in the wake of swimmers in Ireland, swimmers in Mexico City are planning a 20,000-meter high-altitude workout (200 x 100 Double Century), a new trend among marathon swimmers.

Sacrifice With A Smile
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Steven Munatones 07/15/2022 No Comment

Cork Distance Week is the world's most challenging open water swimming camp

International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame Patrons
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Steven Munatones 05/25/2022 No Comment

The International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame has three sources of income: Benefactors, Bequeaths, and Donation which are noted as Patrons.

Additionally many individuals over the decades have contributed books, significant historic trophies, medals, and memorabilia to the International Swimming Hall of Fame Museum in Florida. How to

Class of 2022 Inducted by the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame in Naples, Italy
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Steven Munatones 05/08/2022 No Comment

Members of the Class of 2022 were inducted in the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame ceremonies held in Naples, Italy on May 7th

The Indomitable Spirit of Taranath Narayan Shenoy
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Steven Munatones 01/02/2022 No Comment

At the 1991

FINA World Championships

25 km

marathon swim

held in

Perth, Australia, eyes of the media and fans were on the Australian and American teams. Aussie Shelley Taylor-Smith outlasted and outswam Americans Martha Jahn and Karen Burton on the women's side, while American Chad Hundeby beat

Women On The Water: Katherine Batts, Vicki Keith, Catherine Kase on WOWSA Live
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Steven Munatones 12/19/2021 No Comment

Catherine Kase (USA), Dr. Vicki Keith C.M., O. Ont., LLD, ChPC (Canada), and Katherine Batts (UK) are among the most successful, decorated and respected coaches in the open water swimming community. The trio shared their unique perspectives, experiences and observations with Ned Denison and Steven Munatones on the latest WOWSA Live interview. These women

Alick Wickham Honored by the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame
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Steven Munatones 11/20/2021 No Comment

Ned Denison, chairperson of the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame, announced the induction of Alick Wickham of the Solomon Islands as an Honor Coach in the

International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame Class of 2022. Alick Wickham "It is a great choice - both to honor Alick and the fact that Alick was selected as an Honor Coach,

Beth Yudovin Honored by the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame
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Steven Munatones 11/13/2021 No Comment

Ned Denison, chairperson of the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame, announced Beth Yudovin as an Honor Administrator in the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame Class of 2022. Denison explains, "Yudovin has enjoyed two careers in the sport. For the first 25+ years, she served as her husband’s manager and crew chief. Beth and David