Cash prizes totalling US$6,000 and Apple iPads are up for grabs this weekend as ASATT hosts it's inaugural 10km swim As published earlier today in the Trinidad Express ... The Amateur Swimming Association of Trinidad and Tobago (ASATT) will be hosting its inaugural Petrotrin 10 kilometre Open Water Swim at the Guapo Beach Facility, Guapo on Sunday. ASATT has joined with the state enterprise as part of the company’s celebration of 20 years of service to the country. The hosting of the … [Read more...]
WOWSA Rewards Swim Across Strait Of Gibraltar
WOWSA, ( the World Open Water Swimming Association) is an organization that promotes and supports the sport of open water swimming around the world. Through it's annual awards, WOWSA recognizes swimmers and other participants in the sport. To receive an award is a wonderful credit to the recipient, and very well-deserved. Read on to discover why both Susan Moody and Emily Kunze have both been nominated for the 22013 WOWSA Performance of the Year Award - Published on Swim Swam.com The 24th … [Read more...]
Funding Cut for Payne and Simmonds
Funding cut Britain's swimmers failed to meet their medal target of five medals at last summer's London Olympics, winning three. UK Sport cut their funding by £4m to £21.4m As funding strategies are changed for swimmers, unfortunately former champions are now missing out. Former world champion Keri-Anne Payne and European gold medalist Elizabeth Simmonds have both lost their personal funding for 2014. Simmonds failed to qualify for this year's World Championships, while Payne was 14th in … [Read more...]
Performance Analysis of 10km Open Water Swimmers
A recent article published on 7th Space Interactive covers a study conducted to investigate performance trends in the gender differences of elite open water swimmers. Analysis of 10 km swimming performance of elite male and female open-water swimmers "This study investigated trends in performance and sex difference in swimming speed of elite open-water swimmers at FINA 10 km competitions (i.e. World Cup races, European Championships, World Championships and Olympic Games). Swimming speed … [Read more...]
Tips On What To Wear When Open Water Swimming
Today I'm sharing a very entertaining and helpful post that was recently written by Elaine Howly, published on Athleta Chi - sharing her tips on what NOT to wear when taking part in open water swimming. Here are some tips and tricks for finding the right suit for your next adventure. (Please note, I’m referencing one-piece bathing suits below; like most competitive open water swimmers I know, I prefer wearing one-piece suits, but quietly envy the women who can flaunt it prettily in a training … [Read more...]
Monument For Key West in Nyad’s Honour
Following Nyad's record breaking swim in September from Havanna to Key West, a monument for recognition is planned ... Diana Nyad did the unthinkable this past September in her successful swim from Havana to Key West. According to reports in the Miami Herald the City of Key West plans to establish a monument in recognition to Nyad’s accomplishment. City Manager Bob Vitas has requested the city’s “Art in Public Places” committee to start drafting plans for a monument commemorating the epic … [Read more...]
Open Water Swimmer Katie Scott Gives Back
Recently published on Daily News. Open Water Swimming - Katie Scott confirms her desire to swim for a cause After winning overall female division two years running in the Swim Around Key West and finishing third in the inaugural Cape Circumnavigation Challenge, Katie Scott has revealed to herself what she wants to do. "I found that open water is something I love to do and I want to expand my experiences and distances, but also give back while doing so. I want to contribute all funds [that I … [Read more...]
Life In Open Water Swimming With Keri-Anne Payne
In this short video presentation, two-time World Champion and Olympic medalist, Keri-Anne Payne, shares how to live life in open water swimming I hope you enjoyed this short presentation from Keri-Anne on how to life life in open water swimming. … [Read more...]
Open water holds no fears for Madeline
Topics: swimming, trinity lismore swimming club TRINITY Lismore Swimming Club head coach Ken Malcolm believes the club may have uncovered a future Australian open-water swimming champion. Madeline Nilon, 15, is now competing in open-water events as well as in the pool.Continue reading.... … [Read more...]
9 Seconds From A Gold Medal In The Women’s 10K
9 Seconds From A Gold Medal In The Women’s 10KWhat is IMSHOF?The International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame (IMSHOF) is a global celebration of marathon swimming luminaries, heroes and heroines.Its website is now available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, French and German.The International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame was established in 1961 and is an affiliate organization to the International Swimming Hall of Fame.Continue reading.... … [Read more...]