Current World Swim News and Events from Aqua Sphere - www.aquasphereswim.com http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/news_events.html en Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:48:54 -0700 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:55:24 -0700 FeedForAll Mac v2.0 (2.0.0.3); http://www.FeedForAll.com/ http://www.aquasphereswim.com/rss/rss_bug.png http://www.aquasphereswim.com Aqua Sphere Swim News 32 41 Aqua Sphere has signed on as the official swim sponsor of Team Abu Dhabi Triathlon. Team Abu Dhabi is a team of elite triathletes built around 2005 Ironman World Champion, Faris Al Sultan, including Ina Reinders, Swen Sundberg, Andreas Böcherer, Andrea Brede and Werner Leitner http://www.teamabudhabitriathlon.com/ Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:48:49 -0700 AARP Magazine, the world's largest circulation magazine, recently published an article on the benefits of swimming and its impact on health and longevity. And who's products do you suppose they recommend? http://www.aarpmagazine.org/health/lap_it_up.html Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:15:46 -0700 With an overall time of 3:54.30,1 Aqua Sphere's Ronnie Schildnecht is a "three-peat" Ironman 70.3 Rapperswil-Jona Champion. Set in beautiful Rapperswil-Jona, which is located on Lake Zurich, Ironman 70.3 Switzerland is one of the most spectacular races on the new Ironman 70.3 circuit. http://70.3ironman.ch/de/00_news/00_aktuell.htm?page=detail&id=553 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:08:33 -0700 The UK's next wave of pro-triathletes get 'Activ' and show their medal winning Instincts Pure Sports, Pure Performance, Pure Potential - The Launch of Team ActivInstinct http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/media/090601_ActivInstinct.html Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:11:19 -0700 Aqua Sphere's Todd Mitchell Talks with San Diego 6 News' Lynda Martin on Kids' Products and Water Safety http://www.sandiego6.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=624928@xetv.dayport.com&navCatId=5 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:12:28 -0700 In part 4 of the 4-part series, Paul Regensburg of LifeSport Coaching offers advice for final swim prep on race week http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/fitness/lifesport_swimtip_4.html Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:25:00 -0700 Mary Beth Ellis outran Jenna Shoemaker to win a crash-filled women’s race and Matt Reed out sped Hunter Kemper and Tim O’Donnell at the PATCO Pan Am Championship Triathlon in Oklahoma City. http://www.slowtwitch.com/News/Ellis_Reed_win_Pan_Am_Golds_802.html Tue, 19 May 2009 14:21:18 -0700 Terenzo Bozzone ran down Andrew Yoder to win the 2009 Columbia Triathlon in a time of 1:52:45. http://www.slowtwitch.com/News/Bozzone_and_Wassner_in_Columbia_805.html Tue, 19 May 2009 11:40:40 -0700 For a while now, we've bragged about how great a competitor Cat Morrison is and our pride in her sponsorhsip. Slowtwitch concurs... http://www.slowtwitch.com/News/The_arrival_of_Catriona_Morrison__792.html Thu, 07 May 2009 09:00:37 -0700 Aqua Sphere, the leader in high-end, innovative swim products and makers of the Official Ironman – Aqua Sphere Powered wetsuit, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Trisport Promotions to become the official Swim Course Sponsor and the official Wetsuit Sponsor of the 2009 Subaru Triathlon Series in Ontario and the 2009 Subaru Muskoka Ironman 70.3. http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/media/090429_trisport_promotions.html Wed, 06 May 2009 15:04:00 -0700 It was a stacked field, with two former world champions and lots of top Ironman athletes.<br><br> Cat swam with the pack, stuck to her plan on the bike and entered into T2 with a 3 minute deficit on former world champ Mirinda Carfrae. She then proceded to do the one thing that she does best, run! She won by almost 3 minutes to take her first win of 2009. http://ironman.com/events/ironman70.3/stcroix70.3/morrison-odonnell-conquer-st.-croix-barry-siff-reports Tue, 05 May 2009 09:23:28 -0700 http://www.tri247.com/article_5131.html Tue, 05 May 2009 09:14:46 -0700 Aqua Sphere has once again been chosen as Official Swim Kit for The Great Swim held on England's largest lake, Windermere. http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/media/080829_greatnorthswim.html Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:07:06 -0700 In part 3 of the 4-part series, Paul Regensburg of LifeSport Coaching teaches you how to "draft like a genius" http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/fitness/lifesport_swimtip_3.html Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:49:16 -0700 Want to know what an independent triathlete thinks of the Ironman Aqua Sphere Powered Wetsuits? Check out what John Franklin from Tri247.com had to say after putting the Icon to the test at the Spec-Savers Ironman South Africa. http://www.tri247.com/article_4981.html Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:55:27 -0700 Chase Race are clearly moving things forward for 2009 and beyond, attracting some premier brands as performance partners. Science in Sport will be providing the nutrition for all races which can be mixed with Chase Spring Water, Bridgtown Cycles will be operating a cycle surgery where people can have their bikes checked over free of charge. Skins compression will be on hand to service anyone's compression and recovery needs and Aqua Sphere will be dealing with all things wet! Other additions to the 2009 race calendar is a sprint distance within the standard distance event in August and a relay within the standard distance. http://www.tri247.com/article_5039.html Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:41:32 -0700 Paul Regensburg of LifeSport Coaching offers the second of the four part series - Specific Drills for the Open Water http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/fitness/lifesport_swimtip_2.html Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:09:08 -0700 Aqua Sphere and Paul Regensburg from LifeSport Coaching have put together a four-part series of articles to help you prepare for the upcoming triathlon race season. This is the first of the four part series - Setting Up For Success. http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/fitness/lifesport_swimtip_1.html Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:08:56 -0700 Catriona Morrison kicked off the 2009 race season with a strong second place finish besting defending 70.3 champion, Joanna Zieger, while Natasha Badmann took the inaugural New Orleans 70.3 title, setting a new course record in the process. Cat celebrated her finish with a cold ice cream and looks forward to another fantastic race season. Go Cat! http://ironman.com/events/ironman70.3/neworleans70.3/record-setting-day-at-ochsner-ironman-70.3-new-orleans Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:55:01 -0700 While Aqua Sphere's Ronnie Schildnecht placed third, giving the top athletes a good run, the day belonged to Matthew Reed taking top honors for the men. Records fell throughout the day beginning with a new course swim record for Andy Potts, and a new half-course marathon record for Matt Reed. Mirinda Carfrae was equally exciting taking the top spot for the women, setting a new run course record and bettering her second place 2007 finish. http://ironman.com/events/ironman70.3/california70.3/carfrae-and-reed-take-titles-in-oceanside Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:29:53 -0700 Bonita Ironman New Zealand delivered the familiar and the new in Taupo today as Cameron Brown won his eighth title while Christchurch's Gina Ferguson ended the six-year reign of Jo Lawn. http://ironman.com/events/ironman/newzealand/25th-anniversary-bonita-ironman-new-zealand-features-two-kiwi-champions Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:39:48 -0700 Following the success of its inaugural, swim event in 2008, event organizer Nova is extending the biggest open water mass participation swimming event in Britain to two days in 2009, Sep 12 and 13 and plans to extend the series to more locations across the UK. Aqua Sphere is proud to partner this series and is offering participants wet suit hire as well as generous discount vouchers which can be used against wet suit or goggle purchases. http://www.greatnorthswim.org/ Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:00:26 -0700 Working in conjunction with Tri-California Events, Inc., an event management company specializing in triathlons, Aqua Sphere’s wetsuits will be the name brand of choice to be sold and rented at the AVIA Wildflower Triathlon, one of the largest triathlon series in the world with over 7,500 participants; The triathlon at Pacific Grove, a world renowned course with 2,000 participants; The San Francisco Triathlon at Treasure Island; and the Scott Tinley Adventures—which offers a race for everyone with a grassroots feel in the sport. http://www.xtri.com/features_display.aspx?riIDReport=5370&CAT=24&xref=xx Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:00:28 -0700 To mark the launch of the new Aqua Sphere Powered Long Swim Series this Summer, Tri247.com is offering a sweepstakes with the chance for three lucky winners to win a free entry to any of the 3.8km open swim competitions. Follow the link for details. http://www.tri247.com/article_4779.html Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:00:29 -0700 World Triathlon Corporation (WTC), owners of Ironman, Ironman 70.3 and Iron Girl, announces the growth of its brand portfolio. IronKids, the newest member of the WTC family, will consist of a triathlon series for youth ranging in age from six to 15 years old.<br><br> The 2009 IronKids National Triathlon Series will kick-off in triathlon’s hotbed, San Diego, CA, and will move to locations such as St. Petersburg, FL, Raleigh, NC and Tucson, AZ. National partners such as Aqua Sphere, CLIF Bar, Foster Grant, Life Science Nutritionals and Timex will support the series in 2009. http://ironman.com/mediacenter/pressreleases/world-triathlon-corporation-launches-new-series Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:00:32 -0700 Coinciding with the launch of its Ironman Aqua Sphere powered tri wetsuits, Aqua Sphere is announcing the UK's first ever swim series built around a distance of 3.8km. The breakthrough Aqua Sphere Powered Long Swim Series gives athletes a unique chance to try a 3.8 km open water swim, allowing them to test themselves over the gruelling Waikiki Roughwater distance. Anyone can take part in this unique challenge, from triathletes of all levels to curious open water swimmers, and the series is running from July - Sept. http://www.tri247.com/article_4654.html Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:00:34 -0700 Win a Trip for 2 to Kona with VIP Access to the Ironman World Championship. 1 Grand Prize, 8 First Prizes, 12 Second Prizes, 20 Third Prizes, 60 Fourth Prizes, 500 Fifth Prizes, 500 Sixth Prizes. Follow this link for entry and official rules. http://www.dominatesweepstakes.com Tue, 03 Feb 2009 11:05:15 -0800 British record breaking swimmer Dr Julie Bradshaw MBE has achieved another world record in the water; the longest ever relay swim. The swim took place in January in New Zealand on Lake Taupo where a team of six female swimmers took 33 hours and 33 mins to swim an incredible distance of 120 kms. The 18th world record for Dr Bradshaw, she uses Aqua Sphere's pioneering Seal mask and performance swimwear and says, "The Seal mask gives me great all round vision and fit which is much needed in outdoor marathon swimming and the swimwear is superbly comfortable and very durable, ideal for fitness swimmers." The record swim was in aid of Rainbows Childrens Hospice in Loughborough and Brian House Hospice in Blackpool. The team is planning a record British Channel swim this summer. http://www.getset4success.co.uk Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:00:37 -0700 The Kayenne offers 4-point expanded visibility by engineering a hydrodynamic micro-frame that sits even closer to the face combined with an oversized lens http://www.sports-insight.co.uk/index.php/content/news/aqua_sphere_introduces_the_new_kayenne_goggle_with_expanded_vision/ Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:35:38 -0800 Further cementing Aqua Sphere’s dominance within the triathlon community, the company has announced the sponsorship of Team Timex athletes, along with some of the world’s best individual triathlon competitors http://www.sports-insight.co.uk/index.php/content/news/aqua_sphere_announces_latest_tri_sponsorship_deals/ Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:15:41 -0800 Further cementing Aqua Sphere's dominance with the Tri community, the company announced today the sponsorship of Team Timex athletes, along with some of the world's best individual triathlon competitors. http://www.tri247.com/article_4536.html Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:38:52 -0800 Résultats de l’élection des triathlètes de l’année http://www.triathlon-live.info/html/index.php?page=1b&page_id=1954&type=national Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:00:45 -0700 Finishing things near the midnight hour with a 28 minute and 47 second final lap on the 1.9k road loop, 27-year-old Marcel Heinig from Cottbus, Germany, the youngest competitor in the field of 18, won the 2008 World Challenge DecaTriathlon in Monterrey, Mexico. Heinig clocked a final time of 206 hours, 29 minutes and 2 seconds to complete the granddaddy of ultra triathlons, the 24-mile swim, 1120-mile bike and 262-mile run deca. Greeting the relieved Heinig at the finish line was a mariachi band and a chair to sit down on. http://www.triathletemag.com/Departments/Race_Coverage/2008/Heinig_first_to_finish_Deca_br__font_size_1_Marcel_Heinig_posts_strong_running_leg_to_overtake_Kari_Martens_in_the_mother_of_all_ultras__font_.htm Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:00:48 -0700 To take the world championship, Bozzone had to beat no less than some of the fastest men in the sport including defending champion Andy Potts. With an untouchable transition time to the run, the race was decided. http://ironman.com/events/ironman70.3/worldchampionship70.3/clearwater2008/kiwi-beats-the-worlds-best-at-the-foster-grant-ironman-world-championship-70.3 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:15:21 -0800 With Catriona Morrison's success and top ranking in World Duathlon, learn a little bit about what inspires and drives Cat to be the top in her field. http://www.duathlon.com/articles/4495 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:00:51 -0700 Aqua Sphere sponsored athletes Cat Morrison and Alexandra Louisson take the top two spots in the world duathlon rankings. Next up for Cat: Ironman 70.3 at Clearwater, Florida USA. http://www.triathlon.org/docs/rankings-duathlon-women.pdf Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:00:53 -0700 Craig Alexander and Chrissie Wellington Claim Ford Ironman World Championship Victory http://ironman.com/mediacenter/pressreleases/craig-alexander-and-chrissie-wellington-claim-ford-ironman-world-championship-victory Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:00:55 -0700 I normally swim in a pair of black lensed Speedos, have done for years and have never had a problem with them... until I tried these out! http://www.tritalk.co.uk/trilab/kaiman_goggles.php Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:00:58 -0700 Ironman Triathlon's new owner is Providence Equity Securities. In a sale completed within the last 48 hours, World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) transferred all its equity to a new corporation called World Endurance Holdings. http://www.slowtwitch.com/News/WTC_sold_to_private_equity_firm_514.html Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:01:00 -0700 Wearing her preferred Seal swim mask, Jennifer Lopez successfully competed in the Nautica Malibu Triathlon on Sunday, finishing the race in 2 hours, 23 minutes and 28 seconds. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20225693,00.html Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:01:03 -0700 Paul Hopfensperger has become only the 84th person in history to swim the English Channel more than once, becoming a two time Channel swimmer on 12th September 2008 after swimming from England to France in 13 hours and 3 minutes. Paul was supported by Aqua Sphere swim equipment and states, "I made sure I had an Aqua Sphere swim cap, Eagle goggles and swimwear, and they were brilliant. The Eagles didn't steam up once, and I had them on solidly the entire time. They are simply fantastic. The best goggles I have ever used." http://www.hoffyschannelswim.blogspot.com/ Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:36:47 -0700 On 13 September at Lake Windermere Team GB's David Davies splashed to victory at the UK's largest open water swim, the first Great North Swim, ahead of Olympic rivals, Holland's Maarten van der Weijden and Germany's Thomas Lurz. In the women's race, Keri-Anne Payne and Cassie Patten once again claimed success, Patten finishing at the top of the podium, closely followed by teammate Keri-Anne in a sensational photo finish. Jennifer Jackson from Wigan B.E.S.T Amateur Swimming Club claimed the third spot. http://www.greatswim.org/ Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:56:33 -0700 Cat blogs, "Another day at the races. This weekend was the Monaco 70.3. What a place. I seriously think that the dogs were better dressed (def better coiffured) than me! A harsh course but did myself proud with a second place finish and getting my entry slots for the world 70.3 champs in Clearwater later this year and also for the big mama - Ironman Hawaii next year should I choose to go..." http://www.catmorrison.com/?p=169 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:56:35 -0700 Aqua Sphere is proud to support the Great North Swim, the inaugural one mile open water swim event which takes place on England’s largest natural lake, Windermere, on 13th September 2008. http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/media/080829_greatnorthswim.html Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:56:36 -0700 Aqua Sphere, the leader in high-end, innovative swim products, has partnered with Ironman, the leading triathlon brand, to create an unrivaled line of performance open-water swimming wetsuits. http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/media/080826_aquasphere_ironman_unite.html Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:56:38 -0700 60,000 spectators flooded the streets of Weisbaden to witness what was called the "toughest half day" by nearly 7,000 athletes. First to cross the finish line for the men with a time of 4:10:26 was Aqua Sphere's own Faris Al Sultan. For the women, Virginia Berasategui placed first with Aqua Sphere sponsored Ina Reinders following in fourth. http://www.ironman703.de/english/default.htm Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:56:40 -0700 Aqua Sphere is proud to announce the sponsorship of the Heron Lake Open Water Race on August 30th. This challenging course is a great swim warm up for the Ironman UK event to be held Sunday, Sep 7. Equipment rentals available from SBR Sports ( <a href="http://www.sbrsports.co.uk">www.sbrsports.co.uk</a> ) and coaching from Rick Kiddle ( <a href="http://www.rickkiddle.com">www.rickkiddle.com</a> ) http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/media/080805_openwaterrace08.html Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:56:42 -0700 With a finish time of 37 hours, 44 mins, Aqua Sphere sponsored extreme athlete Marcel Heinig set a new world record for his age group. Heinig says the German course with an 11.4 Km swim, 540 M swim and 126.6 Km run was one of the most beautiful but also one of the hardest contests of his career. http://www.online-artikel.de/article/marcel-heinig-dritter-beim-dreifach-ironman-7728-1.html Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:56:44 -0700 While Ironman World Champ Chrissie Wellington had a decisive win at the Alpe d'Huez Triathlon, Alex Louison maintains a strong record with a second place finish. Next objective... Monaco. http://alexandra-louison.onlinetri.com/ Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:56:46 -0700 It was time: time to test out the knee and the heart and lungs and the racing head. On Saturday I did the Scottish Standard Distance Triathlon Champs at Gullane. A typically wet and windy day with the added bonus of a sea swim full of thousands of nasty slimy stingy jellyfish! Rough water and cold temperatures are never a good start to a race so I was not in the best frame of mind by the time I climbed the mountain slopes to T1. http://www.catmorrison.com/?p=150 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:56:51 -0700 As triathletes, we have the privilege of having more gear to purchase than most other single sports; since we swim, bike AND run, we are tasked with buying three times the number of toys that our single sporting counterparts get to buy. But with all the gear and our different requirements for training versus racing, wouldn't it be nice to know that what we buy is going to actually fit and work, both on and off the course? http://www.xtri.com/features_display.aspx?riIDReport=4781&CAT=23&xref=xx Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:56:53 -0700 While a punctured tire deflated hopes of a Nice repeat for Alexandra Louison, she persevered to hold on to third place while relative newcomer Katya Meyers placed fifth overall in the very talented and competitive women's field. http://ironman.com/events/ironman/france/henry-budgett-wraps-up-an-exciting-day-at-ironman-france-nice Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:56:55 -0700 The women's field is slightly less well endowed with three clear contenders. Alexandra Louison, who is also a very accomplished duathlete, won here last year and set a course record in the process. Like Marcel Zamora Perez, she too has wins at the sister 70.3 Monaco event to here credit showing that the hills hold no fear for her.<br> Her two primary challengers are Katja Schumacher, who has wins at Roth, Florida, Frankfurt and Wisconsin to her credit, and Katya Meyers who had a fourth place with the fastest bike split over the Nice course in 2006 in her resume. Multiple winner on flat courses versus fastest biker on a hilly course - now that one is going to be very interesting to watch! http://ironman.com/henry-budgett-previews-this-weekends-ironman-france-nice Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:57:02 -0700 Ireland's biggest triathlon event chooses Aqua Sphere to be official swim partner http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/media/080611_triAthlone_partners.html Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:57:04 -0700 Humid and wet conditions made the race hard fought and competitive for the elite and Army squad competitors and provided challenging conditions for first timers and novices. http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/media/080605_ArmyTri2008.html Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:57:06 -0700 My Triathlon, the tri event specialist, has chosen Aqua Sphere as its official swim equipment sponsor for the inaugural Tatton Park Triathlon on 8th June 2008. http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/media/080514_tattonparktri.html Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:57:08 -0700 Catriona Morrison talks with Competitor Magazine about the Ironman 70.3 event in California. http://www.competitorradio.com/details.php?show=217 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:57:09 -0700 220 Triathlon, UK's leading multi-sport magazine, is offering a free Vista swim mask with each new subscription. http://www.220magazine.com/newsletter/220_newsletter_mar11.htm Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:57:12 -0700 Aqua Sphere has become the preferred and exclusive swimming product supplier to Champneys Health Resorts, one of the largest and most prestigious destination health spa groups in the world. Since Champneys' customers demand only the very best, the new partnership pays testimony to Aqua Sphere's product integrity, ground breaking technological innovation and ever increasing profile amongst the UK's fitness and recreational swimmers and both parties look forward to a long and successful relationship. http://www.champneys.com/fitness_activities.asp Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:57:14 -0700 Aqua Sphere is excited to announce the acquisition of Ohio-based Zura Sports, Inc., makers of award winning aquatic fitness products http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/media/080301_zura.html Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:57:16 -0700 Faris places first at the "Toughest Show on Earth" http://www.ironman.com/events/ironman/malaysia Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:57:19 -0700 The Navy SEAL Fitness Challenge is a series of physical fitness events challenging athletes to maximize their performance in individual tests of strength and endurance. It closely mirrors the initial physical screening test given to anyone who desires to become a SEAL. http://sealfitnesschallenge.com/swim.html Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:57:21 -0700 Seeing is believing! Which is why Aqua Sphere's Eagle goggle has been nominated as Innovative Product of the Year and the 220 Triathlon Magazine Awards. Cast your vote now for the revolutionary eyewear that allows swimmers with less than perfect vision to swim contact-free and still see clearly in the great blue abyss. http://www.originpublishing.co.uk/questions.asp Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:57:22 -0700 We can tell you how great our swim eyewear is all day but aren't the testimonials of independent users so much more convinving? Here's what Tri247, a leading Triathlon news agency, has to say... http://www.tri247.com/article_2843_The+latest+from+Aqua+Sphere.html?category Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:57:24 -0700 http://www.originpublishing.co.uk/questions.asp Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:07:33 -0800 Tri-Cal TV interviews Aqua Sphere's Justin Elmore on the eyewear and history of the company. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emu7e9I1Xuc Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:57:27 -0700 Faris interviews with Slowtwitch http://www.slowtwitch.com/Interview/Faris_Al_Sultan_talks_to_Slowtwitch.com_100.html Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:57:29 -0700 There's one thing for sure from this day's coverage: No one could have predicted the events of this day here at the Ford Ironman World Championship. http://www.ironmanlive.com/events/ironman/worldchampionship/a-recap-of-an-unusual-day-of-racing-in-kona Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:57:31 -0700 Aqua Sphere continues its long running support of the 7th season of ITV's popular series<I> I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!</I><BR> http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/media/071018_iacgmooh.html Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:57:33 -0700 Aqua Sphere launches the stylish new Vista swim goggle. Leveraging the research and technology of the Seal with all the features you've come to expect – Leak-free fit, 100% UVA &amp; UVB protection, anti-fog and scratch protected lenses – with an innovative buckle technology, the Quick-Fit one-touch buckle that makes adjustments easier than ever - even while wearing http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/media/071013_vista_launch.html Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:57:35 -0700 Aqua Sphere sponsored French triathlete, Alexandra Louison, has again been victorious, winning the coveted Ironman 70.3 of Monaco http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/media/071003_alouison_wins_again.html Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:57:36 -0700 Swim kit guru Aqua Sphere has supplied the exciting new CBBC game show, 'Escape from Scorpion Island', with Seal Kid goggles for each contestant. The brand new adrenaline-soaked show puts 10 kids aged 11-14 on an exotic faraway island to compete to be the first to conquer the island and escape from it. Billed as a flagship new series in the BBC's children's schedule for Autumn, this breathtaking series is being broadcast throughout September on BBC 1, BBC 2 and CBBC. http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/media/070910_scorpionisland.html Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:57:38 -0700 Looking for an activity that burns calories, builds strength, is easy on the joints and can be performed by almost anyone of any age or size? Then take the plunge and swim. http://cfx.signonsandiego.com/news/health/20070904-9999-lz1c04swim.html Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:57:42 -0700 Since its inaugural race 11 years ago, the Michelob ULTRA London Triathlon has grown at a record pace, attracting athletes from throughout the UK, US, and Europe. And this year the event, staged in East London, boasted 12,000 athletes, including relay teams, making it the largest triathlon in the world and allowing London to reclaim the title from the 2006 Chicago Triathlon. http://www.triathletemag.com/Departments/Race_Coverage/2007/Dillon__Don_win_London_Triathlon.htm Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:57:43 -0700 Swimming kit specialist, Aqua Sphere, was delighted to support Commonwealth gold medallist swimmer, Alex Scotcher, with a top-of-the-line Blue Marlin triathlon wetsuit when he came to the rescue of the Emmerdale celebrity relay team at this summer's Salford BG Triathlon World Cup. http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/media/070730_alexscotcher.html Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:57:45 -0700 Aqua Sphere has signed on to officially sponsor the British Army Tri Association. The ATA is widely regarded within the British Triathlon circuit to include some of the best amateur triathletes the UK has to offer. http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/media/070717_british_ata.html Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:57:47 -0700 The RYKA Iron Girl Texas Triathlon is just around the corner and Aqua Sphere, the leader in high-end, innovative swim products and official swim sponsor, is set to outfit these amazing athletes with the most state-of-the-art swim products on the market. http://www.irongirl.com/news.php?show=77 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:57:49 -0700 In time for the summer swim swason, Todd Mitchell from Aqua Sphere stopped by Fox 6 News in San Diego to talk about the benefits of Aqua Sphere swim gear and how to protect your eyes in the water and the summer sun. http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/media/070706_asonfox.html Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:57:52 -0700 Michelle Dillon returned home from Copenhagen this weekend after coming in 6th at the European Triathlon Championships and has successfully qualified for the World Triathlon Championships in Hamburg at the end of August. http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/media/070702_dillonqualifies.html Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:57:54 -0700 In a triumph as much over the elements and a demanding course as over her opponents, Scotland's Catriona Morrison battled to an emphatic victory in the European Duathlon Championship at Holyrood Park, Edinburgh. http://www.sundayherald.com/sport/nationalsport/display.var.1477640.0.rider_on_the_storm.php Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:57:56 -0700 Swim kit specialist Aqua Sphere has become the official goggle supplier to The Outdoor Swimming Society. The OSS is dedicated to increasing the number of people who experience the joy of swimming in England's lakes, lidos and rivers while raising money for charity. http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/media/070614_oss.html Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:57:58 -0700 Christof Wandratsch, 40, has set yet another world record in open-water swimming. The word record holder of the English channel and the Ironman 3.8km race has added the Straits of Gibralter to his bow. http://www.swimnews.com/News/displayStory.jhtml?id=5345 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:58:00 -0700 As temperatures rise, triathletes nationwide are gearing up for the "Tri" season by running and biking hundreds of miles and swimming endless laps. http://www.transitiontimes.com/2007/viewstory.cfm?ID=9234 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:58:02 -0700 Steven Shaw, founder of the renowned Shaw Method of Swimming and a former competitive swimmer, has become the first participant to swim the full national SWIMATHON distance of 5 Km (200 lengths) using the butterfly stroke. http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/media/032607_swimathon.html Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:58:03 -0700 Aqua Sphere sponsored and Leading UK female triathlete Catriona Morrison has become Scottish Duathlon Champion for the second consecutive year. The first championship of 2007 was held in Fife on March 25th and Catriona enjoyed a steady race where she led from start to finish. http://www.planet-x-bikes.com/triathlon/index.php?module=announce&ANN_user_op=view&ANN_id=244 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:58:06 -0700 As more people are swimming to improve their fitness than ever before (according to a recent sports survey its one of the nation’s most popular activities) swim kit specialist Aqua Sphere is launching a dedicated advice and training website aimed at helping swimmers and triathletes of all levels to improve their stroke, stamina and performance by delivering high-quality, professionally prepared swimming workouts. http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/media/032007_getfitswim.html Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:58:07 -0700 Gordon Crawford, Sports Development Manager at Active Stirling Limited and a high performance triathlon coach of key young Scottish triathletes including World Duathlete Champion 2006 Catriona Morrison, has chosen to endorse Aqua Sphere's Multisport wetsuits and goggles in 2007. http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/media/020807_gordoncrawford.html Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:58:09 -0700 Aqua Sphere has again revolutionized the swim goggle with its innovative Eagle Goggle Optical System. The new goggle features individualized, interchangeable lenses in a range of diopter strengths, allowing swimmers to enjoy corrected vision underwater - in both eyes. http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/media/011007_eagle_release.html Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:58:11 -0700 Following last month's release of results from Sport England's Active People Survey, which reported that swimming is the second most popular participation activity in England, two of the top names in the industry have announced an exciting three-year partnership agreement. STA (The Swimming Teachers' Association) and Aqua Sphere UK will combine their expertise to promote the benefits of swimming for health and fitness. http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/media/011007_sta.html Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:58:14 -0700 Aqua Sphere sponsored triathletes Bella Comerford and Stephen Bayliss, Britain’s Ironcouple, are today celebrating sizzling victories respectively at the Ibiza HOMEDEFERRO long course triathlon (4k swim, 115k Bike, 30K run) which also doubled as this year’s Spanish Long Course Championships. http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/media/101006_ironcouple.html Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:58:17 -0700 Aqua Sphere is proud to sponsor a unique father/daughter triathlon duo who have both qualified to compete in the Nissan Xterra Off Road Triathlon in Maui, Hawaii on October 29th 2006. http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/media/092206_normans.html Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:58:20 -0700 Aqua Sphere sponsored triathlete, Catriona Morrison, is enjoying a great season. Last weekend this leading Scottish athlete from Broxburn Scotland finished top woman of the day and third overall at the Portobello Autumn Aquathlon Championships, adding to her list of outstanding results this season. http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/media/091906_morrison_aquathlon.html Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:58:26 -0700 Fox News reviews water safety tips. http://video.fox6.com/viewer/content/special.php?Art_ID=206861&Format_ID=2&BitRate_ID=8&Contract_ID=28&Obj_ID=5 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:58:28 -0700 Amongst the Elite women there was much speculation as to whether the Italian team or the British team would dominate. They lined up, they took their mark and BANG!!!! http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/media/080206_morrison_duathlon.html Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:58:31 -0700 McCormack, Lawn win Quelle Challenge Roth; Aqua Sphere Sponsored Faris al Sultan a Close Second. http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/media/071006_faris_qcr.html Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:58:33 -0700 ABC News' Dr. Tim: Practical Guidelines to Avoid Getting Swimmer's Ear This Summer http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=2017452 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:58:37 -0700 The fund-raising efforts of Aqua Sphere sponsored swimmer - Andy Nation - came to a close last week when he presented a check for over £20,000 to Chris Twamley, National Appeals Director of The Anthony Nolan Trust. http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/media/andynation.html Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:58:40 -0700 Aqua Sphere swimming goggles have been selected by the Scottish Team triathletes for the XVIII Commonwealth Games in Melbourne in March. http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/media/scottishtriteam.html Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:58:41 -0700 KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii - October 15th, 2005 was a record breaking day in the history of Ironman and Aqua Sphere.<br><br> With little wind and a gentle swell; the 2005 Ironman Championship got off to a quick start. All 2000 athletes who were wearing Aqua Sphere/Ford Ironman swim caps, turned the calm waters off Kona into the washing machine which is the swim start of this epic competition. http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/media/051016_kona_faris.html Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:58:45 -0700 Before taking the left turn through the door into the Red Sox clubhouse, David Ortiz opened his eyes wider, smiled, let out an expletive and barged in, flipping his goggles down. http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/media/bosox_kaiman.html Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:58:51 -0700