Current World Swim News and Events from Aqua Sphere - www.aquasphereswim.com http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/news_events.html en Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:38:13 -0700 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:36:24 -0700 FeedForAll Mac v2.0 (2.0.0.3); http://www.FeedForAll.com/ http://www.aquasphereswim.com/images/as_bug.png http://www.aquasphereswim.com Aqua Sphere Swim News 32 31 UK - 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 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:36:24 -0700 US - 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 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:38:07 -0700 FR - 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 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:42:24 -0700 FR - 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 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:27:49 -0700 UK - Ireland's biggest triathlon event chooses Aqua Sphere to be official swim partner http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/media/080611_triAthlone_partners.html Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:24:09 -0700 UK - 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 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:57:58 -0700 UK - 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 Wed, 14 May 2008 09:53:14 -0700 UK - Catriona Morrison talks with Competitor Magazine about the Ironman 70.3 event in California. http://www.competitorradio.com/details.php?show=217 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:26:42 -0700 UK - 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, 11 Mar 2008 11:21:25 -0700 UK - 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, 11 Mar 2008 10:48:33 -0700 US - 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 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:39:06 -0800 DE - Faris places first at the "Toughest Show on Earth" http://www.ironman.com/events/ironman/malaysia Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:57:12 -0800 US - 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 Mon, 04 Feb 2008 10:27:17 -0800 UK - 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 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:52:07 -0800 UK - 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 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:35:22 -0800 http://www.originpublishing.co.uk/questions.asp Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:07:33 -0800 US - 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, 18 Dec 2007 08:53:33 -0800 DE - Faris interviews with Slowtwitch http://www.slowtwitch.com/Interview/Faris_Al_Sultan_talks_to_Slowtwitch.com_100.html Mon, 12 Nov 2007 08:56:19 -0800 US - 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 Thu, 25 Oct 2007 13:53:52 -0700 UK - 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 Thu, 18 Oct 2007 09:13:18 -0700 US - 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 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 09:52:16 -0700 FR - 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 Wed, 03 Oct 2007 11:42:02 -0700 UK - 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 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 12:08:59 -0700 US - 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 Thu, 06 Sep 2007 10:35:16 -0700 UK - 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, 07 Aug 2007 09:10:17 -0700 UK - 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 Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:46:00 -0700 UK - 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, 17 Jul 2007 09:54:53 -0700 US - 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 Mon, 16 Jul 2007 14:32:39 -0700 US - 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 Jul 2007 08:46:13 -0700 UK - 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 Mon, 09 Jul 2007 15:33:10 -0700 UK - 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 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 08:50:47 -0700 UK - 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 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 16:56:20 -0700 DE - 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 Wed, 13 Jun 2007 10:07:07 -0700 US - 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 Thu, 07 Jun 2007 16:48:10 -0700 UK - 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 Mon, 26 Mar 2007 07:31:30 -0700 UK - 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 Mon, 26 Mar 2007 07:27:35 -0700 UK - 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, 20 Mar 2007 07:33:17 -0700 UK - 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 Sun, 18 Feb 2007 07:34:15 -0800 US - 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 Wed, 10 Jan 2007 07:53:33 -0800 UK - 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 Mon, 15 Jan 2007 07:57:01 -0800 UK - 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 Oct 2006 08:58:04 -0700 UK - 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 Fri, 15 Sep 2006 09:50:29 -0700 UK - 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 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 09:52:42 -0700 US - 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 Sun, 24 Sep 2006 10:44:59 -0700 UK - 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 Thu, 21 Sep 2006 10:49:49 -0700 DE - 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 Sun, 02 Jul 2006 11:23:03 -0700 US - ABC News' Dr. Tim: Practical Guidelines to Avoid Getting Swimmer's Ear This Summer http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=2017452 Thu, 15 Jun 2006 11:24:27 -0700 UK - 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 Wed, 15 Mar 2006 10:26:52 -0800 UK - 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 Fri, 20 Jan 2006 10:29:34 -0800 US - 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 Sat, 15 Oct 2005 11:33:20 -0700 US - 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 Sat, 15 Oct 2005 11:48:56 -0700