In this edition of the Official Word, the authors examine what is required to be an open-water official within USA Swimming.

EVERYONE. ALL RIGHT, SO NORD IS LAUNCHING A NEW INITIATIVE WITH OPEN WATER LOUISIANA TO BRING ADDITIONAL FREE SWIM CLASSES TO THE COMMUNITY. THE BIGGEST GOAL IS TO BRIDGE SWIM SKILL DEVELOPMENT TO ...

HOLLAND, Mich. — Dr. Bryan Huffman, a local ophthalmologist, conquered a grueling 16.5 hours in what's called the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming. Why? To raise money for swim lesson scholarships ...

Before hundreds of swimmers are set to jump into the Chicago River in September, organizers and advocates say they are taking a “victory lap” of their own. To address safety, organizers said they will ...