Several years ago, I went for a swim in Lake Michigan along the downtown ledge. But after about 15 minutes, I began to feel funny. I was dizzy, my heart was racing and I couldn’t catch my bre… ...

A triathlon wetsuit can keep you warm and provide extra flotation, though avid open-water swimmers often prefer the feel of water on their bare bodies. Another tip is to use swimming ear plugs if ...

Open-water swimming offers an adventurous experience in an uncontrolled environment. In case you've never done it before, there are a few things to consider.

USA Triathlon today announced a three-way partnership with USA Swimming and U.S. Masters Swimming to host open water swim races as part of two USA Triathlon-owned events this year, the inaugural ...

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- At 8 a.m. Friday morning, the Open Water Swim Competition kicked off the official start of the USA Triathlon National Championships on Milwaukee's lakefront.

World Aquatics said samples taken on July 13 showed levels exceeding acceptable thresholds. The race will now be on July 16.

When Aileen Balasalle was 9 years old, water became her worst fear. She and a group of friends were catching crawdads when one of the kids fell into an irrigation ditch. The fast-moving water was ...