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"Rough Water Swimming"From Steven Munatones Definition: swimming in outdoor bodies of water such as oceans, bays, lakes, reservoirs, rowing basins and rivers. (noun) Also Known As: open water swimming, marathon swimming, long distance swimming, roughwater swimming Examples: The athletes were for some rough water swimming at the beach. Suggested ReadingNew posts to the Swimming forums:Open Water Swim Glossary10km - 10K - 10 kilometerAbandonmentAcclimateAcclimatizationBeach Finish |
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