Open Water Swimming in the Olympics
Open Water Swimming in the Olympics
Who's Going to Beijing for the Olympic 10K Marathon Swim?
Sports fans love talking about how their favorite teams and players will perform. But, these educated and emotional guesses are easy compared to predicting who will qualify for the Olympics in the world's most pressure-packed race in open water swimming history: the 2008 World Open Water Swimming Championships. The top 15 (or 16) finishers at the 2008 World Championships will qualify for the Olympic 10K Marathon Swim in Seville to be held May 3rd (women) and May 4th (men)
Sports fans love talking about how their favorite teams and players will perform. But, these educated and emotional guesses are easy compared to predicting who will qualify for the Olympics in the world's most pressure-packed race in open water swimming history: the 2008 World Open Water Swimming Championships. The top 15 (or 16) finishers at the 2008 World Championships will qualify for the Olympic 10K Marathon Swim in Seville to be held May 3rd (women) and May 4th (men)
Mark Warkentin and Chloe Sutton Are First Two Swimmers Named to 08 Olympic Team
Top U.S. open water swimmers Mark Warkentin (Santa Barbara, Calif.) and Chloe Sutton (Roseville, Calif.) are the first two swimmers to be named to the 2008 U.S. Olympic swim team. Warkentin and Sutton will compete in the 10K marathon swimming event in Beijing, which marks the event's first-ever appearance in Olympic competition.
Top U.S. open water swimmers Mark Warkentin (Santa Barbara, Calif.) and Chloe Sutton (Roseville, Calif.) are the first two swimmers to be named to the 2008 U.S. Olympic swim team. Warkentin and Sutton will compete in the 10K marathon swimming event in Beijing, which marks the event's first-ever appearance in Olympic competition.
Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park, Site of the Olympic 10K Marathon Swim
The Olympic 10K Marathon Swim will be held in the Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park, about 35km outside of Beijing. It is interesting to compare this open water swimming venue with the famous Water Cube of the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the world's largest pool in Chile.
The Olympic 10K Marathon Swim will be held in the Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park, about 35km outside of Beijing. It is interesting to compare this open water swimming venue with the famous Water Cube of the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the world's largest pool in Chile.
US Swimmer Chloe Sutton Qualifies for 10k Open Water Swimming Olympic Spot
Chloe Sutton won the 10K Olympic Open Water Test Event today (31 May 2008) in Beijing, qualifying for the Olympic 10K race later this summer and ensuring her spot on the U.S. Olympic Team roster. Her final time was 2:00:48.5, ahead of Italian Martina Grimaldi and her compatriot Alice Franco, who were 2:01:19.7 and 2:01:36.5 respectively.
Chloe Sutton won the 10K Olympic Open Water Test Event today (31 May 2008) in Beijing, qualifying for the Olympic 10K race later this summer and ensuring her spot on the U.S. Olympic Team roster. Her final time was 2:00:48.5, ahead of Italian Martina Grimaldi and her compatriot Alice Franco, who were 2:01:19.7 and 2:01:36.5 respectively.
Sutton, Groome to Represent USA at Open Water Olympic Qualifying Event
The U.S. will send two female swimmers to Beijing, China to compete in the final Olympic qualifier for the 10K open water swim, May 31-June 1. Chloe Sutton and Kirsten Groome will represent the USA at the event. While the U.S. will send both Sutton and Groome to the Beijing Test Event, only one U.S. swimmer can qualify for the 2008 Olympic Games at the competition.
The U.S. will send two female swimmers to Beijing, China to compete in the final Olympic qualifier for the 10K open water swim, May 31-June 1. Chloe Sutton and Kirsten Groome will represent the USA at the event. While the U.S. will send both Sutton and Groome to the Beijing Test Event, only one U.S. swimmer can qualify for the 2008 Olympic Games at the competition.
Your Road to the Olympic Swim Team - How to Become An Olympic Swimmer
Your Road to the Olympic Swim Team - How to Become An Olympic Swimmer
Your Road to the Olympic Swim Team - How to Become An Olympic Swimmer
Olympic Swimming Rules, Judging, and Officials
Olympic Swimming Rules, Judging, and Officials
Olympic Swimming Rules, Judging, and Officials
Greatest Moments in Olympic Swimming History
Greatest Moments in Olympic Swimming History
Greatest Moments in Olympic Swimming History
Biggest Controversies in Olympic Swimming History
From swimsuits to drug use, Olympic swimming has had controversies. Michelle Smith, Dawn Fraser, and entire countries have been involved in scandals that have, in small or large fashion, tarnished swimming.
From swimsuits to drug use, Olympic swimming has had controversies. Michelle Smith, Dawn Fraser, and entire countries have been involved in scandals that have, in small or large fashion, tarnished swimming.
Olympic Swimming Central
The swimming competition in the Olympic games is one of the most followed part of the Summer Olympics. Swimmers will compete for the gold, silver, and bronze medals in a variety of swimming events, from 50-meter freestyle races to the 10-kilometer open water race.
The swimming competition in the Olympic games is one of the most followed part of the Summer Olympics. Swimmers will compete for the gold, silver, and bronze medals in a variety of swimming events, from 50-meter freestyle races to the 10-kilometer open water race.
Illustrated History of Olympic Swimming
Illustrated History of Olympic Swimming
Illustrated History of Olympic Swimming
What Is Olympic Swimming? The Basics Of Olympic Swimming
What is Olympic swimming? It is one of the most watched Summer Olympic sports. Olympic swimming is also one of the oldest Olympic events. Olympic swimmers must use one of four different swimming styles or techniques (or all four strokes in some races) to swim a certain distance. The fastest swimmer wins the Olympic Swimming gold medal.
What is Olympic swimming? It is one of the most watched Summer Olympic sports. Olympic swimming is also one of the oldest Olympic events. Olympic swimmers must use one of four different swimming styles or techniques (or all four strokes in some races) to swim a certain distance. The fastest swimmer wins the Olympic Swimming gold medal.
Your Road to the Olympic Swimming Team - How to Become An Olympic Swimmer
So you have Olympic Swimming dreams? GREAT! Not many make it, but if you never try, you never will! The first step is to get swimming. You could join a local swim team with your park and recreation department, school, YMCA, or a USA Swimming club.
So you have Olympic Swimming dreams? GREAT! Not many make it, but if you never try, you never will! The first step is to get swimming. You could join a local swim team with your park and recreation department, school, YMCA, or a USA Swimming club.
Great Moments in Olympic Swimming History
Some of the great moments in Olympic Swimming history, from Alfred Hajos to Misty Hyman. Am I missing some? Let me know!
Some of the great moments in Olympic Swimming history, from Alfred Hajos to Misty Hyman. Am I missing some? Let me know!
Olympic Swimming Controversy
From swimsuits to drug use, Olympic swimming has had controversies. Michelle Smith, Dawn Fraser, and entire countries have been involved in scandals that have, in small or large fashion, tarnished swimming.
From swimsuits to drug use, Olympic swimming has had controversies. Michelle Smith, Dawn Fraser, and entire countries have been involved in scandals that have, in small or large fashion, tarnished swimming.
Olympic Medalists - Men 10k Marathon - Men's Olympic Medalists
The gold, silver, and bronze Olympic medal swimmers in the men's 10 Kilometer Marathon open water swimming from the Summer Olympic games.
The gold, silver, and bronze Olympic medal swimmers in the men's 10 Kilometer Marathon open water swimming from the Summer Olympic games.
Olympic Swimming Medals - Women - 10 Kilometer Open Water Marathon
The gold, silver, and bronze Olympic medal swimmers in the women's 10 Kilometer Marathon open water swimming from the Summer Olympic games.
The gold, silver, and bronze Olympic medal swimmers in the women's 10 Kilometer Marathon open water swimming from the Summer Olympic games.