French couple plan three-month relay swim across the Atlantic

A French couple is training in the Mediterranean to prepare for what they hope will be a record-breaking three-month relay ...
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Two-Time Japanese Olympian Reona Aoki Retires

Two-Time Japanese Olympian Reona Aoki Retires Reona Aoki, a two-time Olympian for Japan, announced her retirement on Thursday. The 30-year-old swam at each of the last two Olympics. Aoki finished ...
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Mayumi Narita Dies at 55, Japanese Para Swimming Legend Known as ‘Queen of the Water’ Won 15 Paralympic Golds

Mayumi Narita, Japan’s legendary para swimmer who won 15 Paralympic gold medals, has died at the age of 55, the Japanese Para-Swimming Federation announced. She passed away due to intrahepatic bile ...
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arena Swim of the Week: Ei Kamikawabata Blasts 1:55.39 200 Fly At Japan Student Championships

Share arena Swim of the Week: Ei Kamikawabata Blasts 1:55.39 200 Fly At Japan Student Championships on LinkedIn Swim of the Week is brought to you by arena, a SwimSwam partner. Disclaimer: Swim of the ...
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4 swim holidays around Asia, from Ojika Island in Japan to Lan Ha Bay in Vietnam

The Japan Open Water Swimming Adventure by Cross Country Swimming is based on Ojika Island. Guests take an overnight ferry from Fukuoka and stay in ryokans. The trip includes visits to cultural sites ...