Swimming World Magazine

What It is Like to Be a USA Swimming Open Water Official

In this edition of the Official Word, the authors examine what is required to be an open-water official within USA Swimming.
Chicago Tribune

City approves first Chicago River open-water swim in a century after snag last year

Before hundreds of swimmers are set to jump into the Chicago River in September, organizers and advocates say they are taking a “victory lap” of their own. To address safety, organizers said they will ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Hundreds take to the water in annual La Jolla Cove Swim

Hundreds of athletes ranging in age from 8 to 80-plus raced in the La Jolla Cove Swim on Sunday morning, taking part in the country’s second-oldest open-water swim. They swam past spectating sea lions ...
New York Post

Gutsy mermaid to tackle English Channel to become first female NYC native to complete open swimming Triple Crown

She’s taking home the mermaid crown. A fearless Gotham native is set to stroke across the English Channel’s 21 miles of treacherous waters this week — becoming the first woman from the Big Apple to ...
Swimming World Magazine

Can Sam Short Successfully Transition From The Pool To The Ocean At The Australian Open Water Championships

Can Sam Short Successfully Transition From The Pool To The Ocean At The Australian Open Water Championships ?  Australian Open Water Championships Event Page Olympian and world champion Sam Short ...
Chicago Sun-Times

Hundreds plunge into Chicago River in city’s first open-water swim in nearly a century

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