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Open water swimming is a swimming discipline which takes place in outdoor bodies of water such as open oceans, lakes, and rivers. Competitive open water swimming is governed by the International Swimming Federation, World Aquatics (formerly known as FINA), except when it is part of multi-sport events , which are governed by the World Triathlon .
World Aquatics Championships (50 m pool, open water), pool since 1973, open water since 1991 [3] [5] World Swimming Championships (25 m pool), since 1993, for example 2021 FINA World Swimming Championships (25 m) [3] World Open Water Championships, 2000 to 2010, for example 2002 FINA World Open Water Swimming Championships
The “wild swimming” trend — aka open-water swimming, or taking dips in lakes, rivers, streams or even the sea — isn't exactly new. Still, it has been increasing in popularity over the past ...
A swimsuit competition, more commonly now called a bikini contest, is a beauty contest which is judged and ranked while contestants wear a swimsuit, typically a bikini. One of the judging criteria is the physical attractiveness of the contestants. The Big Four international beauty pageants have included examples of such a competition.
In many open-water swim events, Sempsrott said, a major stressor to an athlete’s heart happens at the beginning of a race, when many swimmers are starting the race at the same time. Even for ...
Open water swimming at the 2022 World Aquatics Championships was held from 26 to 30 June 2022. Schedule. Seven events were held. [1] [2] All times are local . Date ...
The Dolphin Swimming and Rowing Club was founded in July 1877 by a small group of German immigrants, including John Wieland, [4] [5] Valentine Kehrlein Sr. and their respective sons, together with Edward J Borremans, Louis Schroeder, Edward Peterson, Adolph C. Lutgens and Ernest H. Lutgens, [6] who wanted to form a private sporting and social club, along similar lines to the Turnverein, a club ...
IGLA+ (formerly known as the International Gay & Lesbian Aquatics Association) is the international governing body for predominantly LGBT+ aquatics clubs, representing the sports of swimming, diving, artistic swimming, water polo, and open water swimming.