Category: Open Water
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Anacostia River Swim Postponed | FOX 5 Washington DC
If you were hoping to hop in the Anacostia River tomorrow, you’re out of luck — the event has been postponed until September according to organizers.
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Metro Detroit Swimmers Make Waves to Fight Cancer | Click On Detroit | Local 4 | WDIV
Swimmers in Metro Detroit braved the chilly water in Belle Isle to help raise money for cancer research.
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Swim Surrounded by SF Landmarks at This Open Water Workout | Localish
Jump into the deep waters of the San Francisco Bay–and when you come up for air, take in the sights of the nation’s most iconic landmarks. The open water is calling and acclaimed swim coach Pedro Ordenes urges all to dive in. “I love open water swimming,” expresses Ordenes, “It’s challenging, it’s beautiful, it’s an…
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Motor City Mile Swim Being Held at Belle Isle to Raise Funds for Cancer Research | CBS Detroit
Swim Across America is hosting its 5th annual Motor City Mile open water swim at Belle Isle Beach on Friday to help raise funds for local cancer research at Rogel Cancer Center.
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DC Elected Official Calls for Swim in the Anacostia River to Be Called Off | WUSA9
She tells WUSA9 that the water just isn’t clean enough.
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Open Water Swimming Skills You Can Practice in the Pool | Global Triathlon Network
Getting yourself out and into open water can be a real hassle. The weather isn’t always right, it’s cold and open water isn’t always so nearby! But many triathlons include an open-water swim so Mark is here to show you how you can practice your open-water skills in your nearest pool!
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Swim in the Anacostia for the First Time in 50 Years | NBC4 Washington
Anacostia Riverkeeper is inviting D.C. residents to swim in the Anacostia River for the first time in more than 50 years. News4’s Tommy McFly has more.
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You Can Swim in the Anacostia River on July 8 | FOX 5 Washington DC
For the first time in 50 years, you’ll be able to swim in the Anacostia River at a special event. Anacostia Riverkeeper is hosting the splash event on July 8 off the Kingman Island Dock next to the Benning Road Bridge.
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The Swimmer | Short Film | Real Shorts | Screen Ireland
Delving into the peculiar, solitary psyche of West Cork open-water swimmer Stephen Redmond (the first person ever to complete the world-famous Ocean’s Seven Challenge), The Swimmer looks at the beauty and poetry of Stephen’s passion and touches on the lives of the people he has loved and lost.