Berkeley teen Maya Merhige is swimming her way into the history books, completing an impressive array of open water swims ...

Second, look for watches that can track open water swim, pool swim ... choice for the more serious water sports enthusiast, with a strong water resistance rating of 100 meters.

‘Strong swimmers in open water have the ability to change their stroke depending on the conditions – for example, a change in current, being hit by a wave or if they are swimming alongside ...

Also called "cool-down." Warm-up: Additional swimming or activity used by a swimmer in preparation shortly before a race. Open water swimming terms Acclimate: To become accustomed to warmer or colder ...

Background Open-water swimming (OWS) is a popular mass-participation sport in the UK; however, it presents unique safety and medical challenges. Objective To compare the incidence of illness and ...

An exhausted swimmer was found in the ocean off North Carolina, after witnesses reported seeing someone struggling to stay ...

We have a strong team – Isabel ... but it was a nice experience. When you’re swimming (in open water), the conditions are pretty different to the pool conditions and I think the experience ...

After conquering the Robben Island Crossing last year, open-water swimmer Portia Mokoena uses her platform to inspire other women to conquer their fears of open-water swimming after demonstrating ...