From Stari Grad To Serpentine, European Open Water Swimming Is Back
The return of the Oceanman Stari Grad in Croatia and the Swim Serpentine in London are representative of the return of the sport after the 2020 pandemic closures.
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Marathon Swimmers Can Show Off The Beauty Of Southern California At The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
An ideal point-to-point course for the Olympic 10K Marathon Swim at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games would run from Palos Verdes to Redondo Beach.
Cameron Bellamy Talks About His Extreme Adventures On WOWSA Live
Cameron Bellamy Talks About His Extreme Adventures On WOWSA Live Sponsored by KAATSU Global, Huntington Beach, California. International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame Honor Swimmer and Oceans Seven swimmer Cameron Bellamy described his athletic achievements and his charitable organization during today's WOWSA Live interview. The extreme athlete and
Angela Maurer Talks About Her Prolific Career On WOWSA Live
Angela Maurer Talks About Her Prolific Career On WOWSA Live Sponsored by KAATSU Global, Huntington Beach, California. Angela Maurer realized her childhood dream of becoming an Olympian...twice. She admitted that her race in London in Hyde Park was her optimal race - she could not swim one bit faster. That is only one small example of what the multiple
Looking Forward To Olympic Open Water Swimming In 2028 And Beyond
Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. When the International Olympic Committee approved the 10 km marathon swim in 2005 for its inaugural 10 km marathon swim at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the IOC and FINA put its stamp on the expected formula for all future 10 km marathon swims: * A rectangular course would be placed in a rowing basin. *
Risztov Éva Honored By International Marathon Swimming Hall Of Fame
Risztov Éva Honored By International Marathon Swimming Hall Of Fame Courtesy of Ned Denison, International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame. "Comeback stories are beloved by sports fans - and there are few great comeback stories like Risztov Éva and her road to Olympic gold in the 2012 London Olympic Games," recalls Steven Munatones. "Risztov from
Who Will Follow Sharon van Rouwendaal In Tokyo?
Who Will Follow Sharon van Rouwendaal In Tokyo? Courtesy of WOWSA, Odaiba Marine Park, Tokyo Bay, Japan. With an extremely strong last loop, Sharon van Rouwendaal impressively won the Olympic 10K Marathon Swim in Copacabana Beach at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. The women's Olympic 10K Marathon Swim at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games will be held in the
The NIght And Day Of Olympic Swimming
Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. At the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, Cassandra Patten of Great Britain raced in the finals of both the 800m freestyle in the pool and the 10 km marathon swim in the Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park, winning a bronze medal. At the 2012 London Olympic Games, Ous Mellouli of Tunisia raced in the finals of
London vs. Rio, Open Water vs. Rough Water
Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. Night and day. The differences between the Olympic 10K Marathon Swim course and conditions at the 2012 London Olympic Games and the 2016 Rio Olympic Games are significant. Photos from the men's 10 km course in London's Serpentine are compared against the video from the women's 10 km course on Copacabana
Jack Burnell, Olympian At Swim Serpentine
Courtesy of Penny Dain, London Marathon Events. Swim Serpentine is a new 2-day open water swimming festival that will be held in Hyde Park's Serpentine in London on September 24th-25th. Hugh Brasher, Event Director for London Marathon Events, says: “Our aim is to grow Swim Serpentine into the largest open water swimming event in the UK. The Serpentine is