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Tuesday, November 1, 2011

WOWSA Performance of the Year Nominee Windermere 12-way Warriors (England) – A Dozen Times Better


Liane Llewellyn, Thomas Noblett, Keith Bartolo, Michelle Lefton, Michelle Sharples and Dee Llewellyn wanted to put a non-stop lake distance swimming record out of reach … and they very may well on their 3-day adventure of endurance, teamwork and patience in the Lake District of England.

Their 12-way crossing of Windermere broke the existing record of 118 miles.

And their team effort was done under trying conditions at best – and unbelievably horrific conditions at times.

The team was selected based on their strong fortitude, unselfish teamwork and ability to withstand cold water and cold air temperatures.  And they needed every bit of those characteristics and talents.  The team set its record of 126 miles while prevailing under very challenging conditions that threw unseasonable cold and strong winds at them throughout their 75 hour 32 minute adventure.  For their strength of character and their ambitious world record goal, the Windermere 12-way Crossing is a worthy nominee for the 2011 World Open Water Swimming Performance of the Year.



For more information on Windermere 12-way Crossing, visit here.

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WOWSA aims to promote open water swimming as a global sport for those of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.  It hosts the World Open Water Swimming Awards to recognize the open water swimming's heroes and heroines.

Copyright © 2011 by Open Water Source
Posted by Steve Munatones

4 comments:

  1. well done keith bartolo

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  2. we are so proud of you kieth bartolo. keep it up

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  4. fit man/men!!

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Thank you very much for your interest in the world of open water swimming.

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