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Box jellyfish — In October, 2014, Chloë McCardel, an Australian, set an Open Water World Record for the Longest Unassisted# Swim under Marathon Swimmers Federation international rules+. She endured 12 jelly fish stings from a box jellyfish* just 12 hours into her swim through the Bahamas. Wearing only a regulation swim suit, a […]

Longest Unassisted Open Water Swim

18 Jan, 2020 in Aqua Master Online / Featured / Human Interest / Motivation / Open Water / Special by Aqua Master Editor

Here is Joe on the ladder when the concrete wall ended — Our ship had sailed into Oslo, Norway last summer. I had the opportunity to visit a couple of museums that I have long wanted to see. One was the Thor Hyerdahl museum, with the Kon Tiki. The other museum had three excavated Viking ships, along with tons of artifacts. It […]

My Norway Swim

18 Jan, 2020 in Aqua Master Online / Featured / Human Interest / Memories / Open Water by Joe Oakes

Kim Peyton — Oregon Hall of Fame Inductees Oregon Swimming† helps preserve Oregon’s rich sports heritage through its recognition of outstanding Oregon athletes and special contributors to sport. November 17, 2019, was the first Induction Ceremony into the Oregon Swimming Hall of Fame; ten people were inducted – some swimmers, some coaches. Only […]

Celebrating Oregon Swimming Excellence!

21 Dec, 2019 in Aqua Master Online / Featured / Human Interest / Memories / Special by Aqua Master Editor

Rowdy Gaines and Willard Lamb - 2019 MISHOF inductees — The Induction Ceremony was held on Friday, September 13th, in St. Louis, Missouri; in conjunction with the United States Aquatic Sports convention. The event was held on the 18th floor of the Hyatt Regency, overlooking the St. Louis Arch on the banks of the Mississippi River. USMS delegates and MISHOF […]

Willard Lamb Inducted into the Masters International Swimming Hall Of ...

18 Oct, 2019 in Aqua Master Online / Featured / Human Interest / Special by Aqua Master Editor

Written with love by Brian Ritacco, Gracie Goddard, Kristin Preston, Brian Parrott & Monique Lance The Tualatin Hills Barracudas (THB) celebrated and honored fellow swimmer, 85-year-old, Dave Radcliff on Saturday, September 14th, during the annual team BBQ. Standing before family, friends, and fellow swimmers, Dave shared, “your friendship, your encouragement, […]

Rockin’ Our Rad (David Radcliff)

18 Oct, 2019 in Aqua Master Online / Featured / Human Interest / Memories / Motivation / Special by Aqua Master Editor

Bob Bruce — by Tim Waud & Matt Miller (edited for space) Tim Waud’s comments: I have enjoyed working with Bob for the past 12 years with Oregon Masters Swimming and U. S. Masters Swimming on the local, zone, and national level. I can’t think of a more deserving individual who embodies the […]

Bob Bruce—USMS Long Distance National Championship Service Award

18 Oct, 2019 in Aqua Master Online / Featured / Long Distance by Tim Waud

Ron Nakata and his wife of 55 years, Wanda — Name: Ron Nakata Age: 80 Occupation: Retired Dentist Local Team: REIGN (Oregon Reign Masters/Mount Hood Aquatics) I was born in Portland, Oregon, and my early childhood years occurred when the US went to war with Japan in 1941. I was three years old when my family was […]

Swimmer Spotlight – Ron Nakata

17 Sep, 2019 in Aqua Master Online / Biography / Featured / Human Interest / Spotlight by Arlene Delmage

GPY team at Applegate Lake — The Rogue Valley Masters are alive and well! In fact, so well, they won the small team state 1500m championship. RVM hosted the glorious Applegate Swim Series July 13-14. The open water 2.5k, 5k, 10k, 1500m, and pursuit relays allowed swimmers at many levels to participate. Todd Lantry was the […]

Applegate Lake Swim Series 2019

19 Aug, 2019 in Aqua Master Online / Events / Featured / Meet Summary by Laura Schob

by Dan Jones for the Medford Mail Tribune—used with permission The pool is a special place for Medford swimmers Aaron Ghiglieri and Mark Hageman. The former NCAA Division I athletes set state records at the Oregon Masters Swimming Championships in May, in Beaverton. The men were two of about 250 […]

Making Waves at Superior Athletic Club

19 Aug, 2019 in Aqua Master Online / Featured / Human Interest by Aqua Master Editor