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Ultra-Marathon-zwemmer Bengisu Avcı is de eerste Turkse atleet geworden die de zeven van de oceaan voltooid-een van de meest uitdagende open-water zwemprestaties ter wereld-na succesvol over te steken van de Japanse Tsugaru-zeestraat van de Japan.

"Een klap tegelijk... "

European Aquatics heeft een samenwerking met de International Ice Swimming Association (IISA) verstevigd door een Intententieverklaring voor de komende vijf jaar te ondertekenen, met een plan om nauw samen te werken aan de ontwikkeling van de visie, strategie en het beheer van ijszwemmen als een nieuwe en boeiende aquatics.

Inducted in the first Class (1963) into the International Marathon Swimming Hall of

Fame in 1963, won his last major race in 1996, retired having won 11 Majors, and was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 2008.

It was then pretty quiet for a decade.

20 January 2025, 12:34pm - Marcel Wouda Appointed Netherlands Coach For Distance Swimming

Marcel Wouda has been appointed head coach of distance swimming as the Netherlands steps up its preparations for the Olympic cycle into the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.

Wouda started his new role at the Royal Dutch Swimming Federation (KNZB) on 1 January where he joins fellow coaches Patrick Pearson (head of the Eindhoven high-performance centre), Bram Dekker (TeamNL Para-swimming) and Peter Bishop, who was appointed head coach in November 2024 after previous incumbent Mark Faber moved to head up the Belgium team.

maandag 20 januari, 12:16 - 

Marcel Wouda wordt bondscoach lange afstanden bij de Nederlandse zwembond. Bij de KNZB gaat de 52-jarige oud-zwemmer samenwerken met hoofdcoach Peter Bishop. De Australiër werd in november 2024 aangesteld.

Sinds 2003 vervulde Wouda diverse functies bij de Nederlandse zwembond. Eerder was hij zelf hoofdcoach van de Nederlandse zwemmers en boekte successen als coach van onder meer Ranomi Kromowidjojo. Ook was hij als bondscoach betrokken bij de olympische gouden medailles van openwaterzwemmers Maarten van der Weijden, Sharon van Rouwendaal en Ferry Weertman.

International athletes described as the "creme de la creme" of long distance swimming have visited Jersey.

Swimmers from the USA, Mexico and Croatia were among those in the island on Saturday to be inducted into the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame.

The awards ceremony takes place in a different location each year when athletes gather to receive their honours, attend a conference and swim.

Swim coach Sally Minty-Gravett MBE, who hosted the event, said the top class athletes wanted to return to the island for more swimming.

De afgelopen jaren heeft het openwaterzwemmen een grote vlucht genomen. Binnenkort is Canary Wharf weer aan de beurt voor een seizoen vol zomerse zwempartijtjes.

Quick, give me a list of winter sports.

Ice skating, you say? Skiing, downhill and cross country. Tobogganing. Snowshoeing. Hockey, for traditionalists who prefer an outdoor pond to a year-round indoor rink.

 That’s a good list. But you forgot swimming.

2025-01-16 - Molveno - When the International Ice Swimming Association (IISA) was founded in 2009, they had a dream to see ice swimming become an Olympic sport one day. Since then, this extreme sport has grown globally, with swimmers now representing 43 countries. But what exactly is ice swimming? According to the IISA, it involves swimming in water temperatures of 41.0 degrees Fahrenheit (5.0 degrees Celsius) or lower without any assistance, using only a silicone swim cap, goggles and a regular swimsuit – no wetsuits allowed.

The IISA recognizes that ice swimming is an extreme sport that can be dangerous, which is why they have established rules and regulations to prioritize safety. For example, swimmers must undergo a medical examination, including an ECG, within three months prior to a race. Diving is prohibited at organized competitions, and swimmers can only be underwater for a maximum of 5 meters from the start, meaning there isn't much underwater swimming in these races. Additionally, a medical doctor is present at competitions to educate swimmers about hypothermia, the risks involved and other safety concerns. The IISA continuously reviews and amends its rules and regulations.

Inwoner van de Algarve Mario Sardo bereidt zich voor op een opmerkelijke prestatie: een 7,5 km lange zwemtocht van Robbeneiland naar het vasteland, een van de meest uitdagende open-waterzwemtochten op het zuidelijk halfrond.

WK Open Water Singapore (15 juli – 20 juli 2025)

Afstanden:
Dames en heren 5 km – 10 km – 3 km knock out sprint race
Mixed (2 dames, 2 heren) 4 x 1250m
Kwalificatie:

Congratulations

Honoree Richard Broer of the Netherlands has been selected as the ninth recipient of the Dale Petranech Award for Services to the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame (IMSHOF). Since 2012 Richard has been a major contributor to the IMSHOF as a member of the Executive Committee and for several years before that as a member of the Board of Directors.

Congratulation Class of 2025 Inductee: Jorge “Coco” Villegas Pérez, Honor Swimmer, México

Announced to make his son's birthday today - even more special!

Jorge “Coco” Villegas Pérez coached open water swimmers starting in 1986 and pool swimmers since 1982. He was the Mexican National Coach for the Olympics, Pan Pacific Games, Latin Cup, Central American Games and FINA World Championships (1991 Perth, Australia - as both a pool and open water coach).

Congratulations Class pf 2025: Aurélie Muller, Honor Swimmer, France

Aurélie Muller won two Majors: FINA World Championship 10 km: in 2015 and 2017. She bested 6 other IMSHOF Honorees in these races. She raced at the elite level for over 15 years in more than 20 countries and took a podium position in 33% of the 27 top races she entered.