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Long-distance swimmer Catherine Breed is in the news, with a Santa Barbara Independent profile following her journey from a swim across the Farallon Islands to her ongoing open-water feats near Santa Barbara. The piece highlights her endurance and her place among the elite marathon swimmers tackling California's demanding coastal routes.
- 2How to qualify for marathon swimming at the LA28 Olympics●How to qualify for marathon swimming at the LA28 Olympics: The qualification system explained
Olympic officials have outlined the qualification system for marathon swimming at the Los Angeles 2028 Games. The explanation details how open-water swimmers can secure quota spots for their countries ahead of the competition. With the LA28 Games approaching, athletes and national federations are now looking at the pathways and timelines required to book their place on the start line.
- 3IOC Details Marathon Swimming Qualification Pathways for LA 2028▼IOC Lays Out Marathon Swimming Qualification Pathways for LA 2028 Olympics
The International Olympic Committee has set out how open water swimmers can qualify for the marathon swimming events at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The announcement outlines the qualification pathways and criteria athletes will need to meet. Swimming World Magazine reported the details, with the swimming community now assessing what the system means for competitors' road to LA.
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Dutch former speed skater Erben Wennemars has spoken warmly about swimmer Maarten van der Weijden, calling him 'a philosopher in swimming trunks'. Wennemars' comments highlight the respect Van der Weijden commands in Dutch sport, known for his marathon swimming and charity endurance swims. The remarks are circulating in Dutch sports media.
- 5Swimmer Tuna Tunca Tackles Ocean Seven With Autism▼Swimming With Autism: Tuna Tunca Aiming For Ocean Seven – Three Down, Four to Go
Turkish open-water swimmer Tuna Tunca, who is autistic, is pursuing the Ocean Seven challenge, completing swims across seven of the world's toughest sea channels. He has finished three of the seven crossings and has four remaining. The story is drawing attention as an example of athletic achievement at the highest level of marathon swimming despite autism.
- 6How to qualify for open water swimming at the LA28 Olympics▼How to qualify for open water swimming at the LA28 Olympics: The qualification system explained
Olympic organisers have published the qualification system for open water swimming at the LA28 Games, explaining how athletes can secure spots. The announcement sets out the pathways and criteria swimmers worldwide will need to meet to compete in the marathon swimming events in Los Angeles.