Before the elite athletes like Trent Grimsey (Australia), Valerio Cleri (Italy), Chad Ho (South Africa), Alexander Studzinski (Germany), Allan do Carmo (Brazil) and Guillermo Bertola (Argentina) competed, thousands of amateurs took part in the Rei e Rainha Do Mar (King and Queen of the Sea) on Copacabana Beach. The participants included more than a few
When thousands of people do an open water swim, the start is always exciting to watch. The annual King and Queen of the Sea (Rei e Rainha Do Mar) is a 2K and 4K race held on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro. Copyright © 2011 by Open Water Source
The men knew it was going to be a dog fight, they just didn't expect the waves to be so rough and the conditions to be so challenging. But the men from Italy, Australia, South Africa, Brazil and Argentina were up to the task. An 800m swim followed by a 200m beach run, five times, was the goal for the made-for-TV event on Copacabana Beach. Although
Ana Marcela Cunha of Brazil and Americans Christine Jennings and Ashley Twichell went blow-for-blow, stroke-for-stroke throughout the professional 4K King and Queen of the Sea event on Copacabana Beach. In the pole position on the first leg, Ana Marcela dialed back the pace on the second loop when Ashley moved into the lead. "It was just like World
Ana Marcela Cunha of Brazil bolted into the lead in the 800m sprint race at the King and Queen of the Sea event on Copacabana Beach. The 2011 world 25K champion proved that she has some quick speed, especially going in and out of the water. After leading into the first turn buoy, the Brazilian star tucked in behind Americans
Chad Ho, Olympian from South Africa, Trent Grimsey, professional open water swimmer from Australia, Alexander Studzinski, defending champion of the King of the Sea event, Ana Marcela Cunha, world 25K champion from Brazil, Allan do Carmo, Olympian from Brazil, Christine Jennings, two-time FINA World Cup winner from the USA, Cecilia Biagioli, a four-time
There are numerous races around the world showcase the sport in beautiful setting with elaborate logistics and thoughtful planning. These open water races offer everything: interesting and challenging courses, live television coverage, exposure via archived online streaming, competitive elite fields, age-group and fitness swimmer heats, convenient hotel
The highly successful King and Queen of the Sea Challenge (Circuito Light Rei e Rainha Do Mar Desafio in Portuguese) is lining up some blazing fast mermans and mermaids for the annual competition televised by TV Globo. Part of a popular series in Brazil, the King and Queen of the Sea Challenge is a pro race that pits many of the top athletes together in a
Athletes at the King and Queen of the Sea (Rei e Rainha Do Mar) in Copacabana Beach in Rio had a day of promotions and practices.Here are some video clips of their activities in the build-up to the women's 7K race and the men's 10K race:Chad Ho Does Beach StartChad Ho Onshore Finish PracticeVictor Simoes Body Surfing Into ShoreQueen of the Sea Women Body
After the first highly successful King of the Sea (Rei Do Mar Desafio) race in Rio de Janiero, the innovative professional and amateur race series is expanding to Portugal with the King and Queen of the Seas (Rei e Rainha do Mar in Portuguese).It should be a battle royale.Paulo Passos Leite and the Clube Oriental de Lisboa is organizing the two races in
