Long distance swimmer

Lexie Kelly and Steven Munatones doing rough water swimming in the Cayman Brac channel in the Cayman Islands

A long distance swimmer escorted by a pace swimmer and John Pittman and support crew aboard the Outrider in the Catalina Channel

Salvatore Cimmino, an Italian long distance swimmer, to speak at the 2015 Sports Technology and Disability Politics Conference in Miami, Florida

Pod or pack of long distance swimmers of the Gatorman of the annual La Jolla Rough Water Swim in La Jolla Cove, California

noun - Long distance swimmer is an athlete who competes in open water swimming competitions, attempts solo or relay open water swims, marathon swims, or channel swims, or trains or exercises in open bodies of water for fitness or fun. Alternatively, it can refer to a swimmer who specializes in the longer freestyle races in pool swimming competitions.

Usage

The long distance swimmer entered the 10 km race in Midmar as part of the annual Midmar Mile event.

Synonyms

Channel swimmer, marathon swimmer, ultra-marathon swimmer, roughwater swimmer, ocean swimmer, open water swimmer, distance swimmer

Video

Video of Brad McVetta crossing the Tsugaru Channel courtesy of Masayuki Moriya of Ocean-navi and the Tsugaru Channel Swimming Association

External links

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