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Greta Andersen
Greta Andersen, born a sprinter in Denmark and matured as a marathon swimmer in California, is an irrepressible superstar of the world’s waterways. The only person in history to win both an Olympic gold medal and hold the English Channel record, she proved herself whenever she hit the water with her trademark six-beat kick and fast turnover.
Greta Andersen, born a sprinter in Denmark and matured as a marathon swimmer in California, is an irrepressible superstar of the world’s waterways. The only person in history to win both an Olympic gold medal and hold the English Channel record, she proved herself whenever she hit the water with her trademark six-beat kick and fast turnover.
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Greta Andersen
Still going strong working every day at her swim school in her eighth decade, she is a testament to positive thinking, dedication and good ol’ fashion hard work. Greta took on all-comers including the greatest male swimmers of her era from warm seas to cold lakes – and often came out ahead…with a smile.
She also took on all types of solo marathon swims, from her valiant two-way crossing attempt of the English Channel in 1964 to her failed Molokai Channel crossing when she was surrounded by sharks and an escort team that feared for her life, pulling her out against her will.
She was the first person to complete a two-way crossing of a major channel, completing a 26-hour double-crossing of the Catalina Channel – and winning five professional marathon races across the English Channel and a 50-mile race in Lake Michigan.
Still going strong working every day at her swim school in her eighth decade, she is a testament to positive thinking, dedication and good ol’ fashion hard work. Greta took on all-comers including the greatest male swimmers of her era from warm seas to cold lakes – and often came out ahead…with a smile.
She also took on all types of solo marathon swims, from her valiant two-way crossing attempt of the English Channel in 1964 to her failed Molokai Channel crossing when she was surrounded by sharks and an escort team that feared for her life, pulling her out against her will.
She was the first person to complete a two-way crossing of a major channel, completing a 26-hour double-crossing of the Catalina Channel – and winning five professional marathon races across the English Channel and a 50-mile race in Lake Michigan.
Training 10 miles every day in the Pacific Ocean – without goggles – there is simply no ‘quit’ in Greta who easily and quickly shares laughs and good cheer with everyone who meets her on deck, in the open water or in life.
Greta was honored by the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame in 1964 and the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 1969 for her dual exploits in the pool and open water, a rare honor for someone who reached the pinnacle of the sport no matter where and when she hit the water.
An inspiration, a joy to be around and a kindred spirit to all who enjoy challenges and respect hard work, Open Water Wednesday welcomes the incomparable Greta Andersen.
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Greta was honored by the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame in 1964 and the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 1969 for her dual exploits in the pool and open water, a rare honor for someone who reached the pinnacle of the sport no matter where and when she hit the water.
An inspiration, a joy to be around and a kindred spirit to all who enjoy challenges and respect hard work, Open Water Wednesday welcomes the incomparable Greta Andersen.
Copyright © 2011 by Open Water Source
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Open Water WednesdayOpen Water Wednesday is a regularly scheduled, entertaining one-hour online TV show that focuses exclusively on open water swimming, its superstars (both past and current), its personalities, trends, growth, equipment , rules, traditions and events. Open Water Wednesday showcases swimmers, coaches, escort pilots, sponsors, administrators, officials and race directors who will describe their exploits, lifestyles and perspectives on air. Click HERE to sign-up today! |
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Open Water Source weekly newsletter summarizing the events of the open water world in a convenient, easy-to-read format, delivered via email.
• Full, unlimited access to Open Water Wednesday, a weekly online talk-show for open water swimming, for one year.
• Full, unlimited access to World Swimming Majors, a global ranking database of marathon swimmers. Input an unlimited number of marathon swims.
• Full, unlimited access to World Open Water Swimming Rankings, a global ranking database of open water swimmers. Input an unlimited number of open water swims.
• Special discounts from Open Water Source Partners and Vendors including FINIS, Swim Phone, The Athlete Village, Tri-Slide and others.
• At least one featured story and photo in The Daily News of Open Water Swimming.
• One hyperlink and logo posted on The Daily News of Open Water Swimming for at least one month.
• One hyperlink and logo on Open Water Source for one year.
• 25% discount on the annual Global Open Water Swimming Conference fees (up to a US$75 value) where you can attend the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame induction ceremony and dinner and the World Open Water Swimming Awards ceremony and dinner.
Dr. Jim Miller
An Open Water Medical Specialist
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Prepare to be educated by his explanations of hypothermia, hyperthermia, feeding, the need for sleep and training methodologies of the elite athletes. Exclusive presentations are provided in the members area.
Prepare to be educated by his explanations of hypothermia, hyperthermia, feeding, the need for sleep and training methodologies of the elite athletes. Exclusive presentations are provided in the members area.
The Open Water Source partners with collaborators, enthusiasts, correspondents, coaches, athletes, service providers and race directors on each continent who similarly share a deep passion and thirst for knowledge of the sport. OWS creates and reports on research, information, products and services aimed at athletes, coaches, officials and administrators of local open water swims, ocean races, solo marathon swims, relays, charity events, stage swims, circumnavigations, record attempts of all kinds, professional races, international competitions, FINA Open Water Swimming Grand Prix circuit, FINA 10KM Marathon Swimming World Cup circuit and the Olympics. The Open Water Source also offers exclusive information to its members.
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