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
Ana Marcela Cunha defended her title in dominating fashion at the 50th annual Travessia Mar Grande-Salvador, a 15 km open ocean swim in Brazil. Ana Marcela was followed by fellow Brazilian Marcia P. Santos, American Lexie Kelly, Jacinä Conceiçäo and Renata Risis Oliveira. The conditions were rough. Kelly remarked, "The ocean was very, very choppy, but it
The 15 km Travessia Mar Grande Salvador in Brazil will enjoy its 50th anniversary on January 13th. World champion Ana Marcela Cunha is the overwhelming pre-race favorite for the women's title this year. Last year, she won the overall title, but this year, 3 world-class marathon swimmers will push the pace in the coastal swim. Brazilian's Luis Rogerio
