WOWSA Performance of the Year Nominee Ray Gandy (USA) – Two Days in the Bay
Ray Gandy took a shot at swimming 50 miles in Narragansett Bay in
Rhode Island, USA along with his swimming partner Elaine Howley.
In a charity swim for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the duo had the best intentions, but Mother Nature decided to crash the celebration of endurance excellence early in the attempt.
Smooth conditions turned to rough, day turned into night, comfortable turned to cold.
Typical for marathon swimmers who expect the unexpected. With an aim of 50 miles, Ray made it to the 45.5-mile mark before his crew pulled him due to safety considerations. So close to his goal 28 hours after he started, Ray accepted the situation disappointed but undaunted. With the goal to raise money for others, his effort was a success. For his unselfish efforts, his understanding of the need to put safety first, and his continued positive approach in the unprecedented 45.5-mile challenge, Ray Gandy’s Two Days in the Bay is a worthy nominee for the 2011 World Open Water Swimming Performance of the Year.
In a charity swim for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the duo had the best intentions, but Mother Nature decided to crash the celebration of endurance excellence early in the attempt.
Smooth conditions turned to rough, day turned into night, comfortable turned to cold.
Typical for marathon swimmers who expect the unexpected. With an aim of 50 miles, Ray made it to the 45.5-mile mark before his crew pulled him due to safety considerations. So close to his goal 28 hours after he started, Ray accepted the situation disappointed but undaunted. With the goal to raise money for others, his effort was a success. For his unselfish efforts, his understanding of the need to put safety first, and his continued positive approach in the unprecedented 45.5-mile challenge, Ray Gandy’s Two Days in the Bay is a worthy nominee for the 2011 World Open Water Swimming Performance of the Year.
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Southern California native, born 1962, is the creator of the WOWSA Awards, Oceans Seven, Openwaterpedia, Citrus Corps, World Open Water Swimming Association, Daily News of Open Water Swimming, Global Open Water Swimming Conference. He is Chief Executive Officer of KAATSU Global and KAATSU Research Institute. Inductee in the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame (Honor Swimmer, Class of 2001) and Ice Swimming Hall of Fame (Honor Contributor - Media, Class of 2019), recipient of the International Swimming Hall of Fame's Poseidon Award (2016), International Swimming Hall of Fame's Irving Davids-Captain Roger Wheeler Memorial Award (2010), USA Swimming's Glen S. Hummer Award (2007, 2010) and Harvard University's John B. Imrie Award (1984). Served on the FINA Technical Open Water Swimming Committee and as Technical Delegate with the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games, and 9-time USA Swimming coaching staff. Note: WOWSA only recommends products or services used or recommended by the community. WOWSA does not receive compensation for links or products mentioned on this site or in blog posts. If it does, it will be indicated clearly on that specific post. See WOWSA's privacy policy for more information.
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