Open Water Swim Confidence for Beginners

Real skills and safety habits for your first open water race — including what to do if you panic.

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Race organizer 'shaken ... to the core' after cyclists hurt during Bill Bone Olympic Triathlon
Triathlon Safety: What Every Race Organizer Must Know to Protect Athletes

Article Summary The Bill Bone Olympic Triathlon crash shows that even thousands spent on cones, signs, and deputies can’t stop...

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Two Bicyclists Injured in Collision With SUV During West Palm Beach Triathlon - The Boca Raton Tribune
Triathlon Safety: Essential Tips to Protect Yourself on Race Day

Post Summary The article recounts a serious collision in West Palm Beach that injured two triathletes and uses the incident...

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'It was really hard to deal with' – Why Sam Long is driven to prove his doubters wrong this season
Swimming Doubts: How to Build Confidence and Prove Your Critics Wrong

Summary - Sam Long's Swimming Breakthrough Sam Long turned public criticism into motivation, developed mental 'hater blockers', and used unconventional,...

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Driver charged with DUI manslaughter in death of Florida Marathon runner
Runner Safety: Essential Tips to Stay Protected During Training and Race Day

Article Summary Veteran runner Albert Swann was fatally struck when an SUV entered a lane closed for the Health First...

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'Helmet saved my life' – Justin Riele undergoes surgery after horror crash on Oceanside bike leg
Why Helmet Safety Matters: Justin Riele's Oceanside Crash Survival Story

Article Summary After a violent tyre blow-out at Oceanside 70.3, pro triathlete Justin Riele avoided life‑threatening head injury because his...

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Man accused of killing former ASU triathlete while high on fentanyl set for arraignment
Triathlete Killed by Fentanyl-Impaired Driver: What Athletes Need to Know About Road Safety

Summary — Remembering Hannah Henry Remembering Hannah Henry’s tragic death while riding in a bike lane, this post urges stronger...

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Orca mens small triathlon shorts
How to Buy Used Triathlon Gear Without Getting Scammed: 7 Safety Tips

Summary - Buying and Selling Bikes Online Practical guide to buying and selling bikes online: learn how to vet seller...

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Teenage Triathlete Rescued After Running 30 Miles In Wrong Direction Into Mountain Range
Teen Triathlete Rescued After Running 30 Miles in Wrong Direction: Safety Lessons for Every Athlete

Summary – Teenage Triathlete's 30-Mile Wrong Turn Seventeen-year-old triathlete lost for 30 miles after missing a trail marker while listening...

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Triathlete killed in Northern California shark attack while wearing shark-deterrent device
Open Water Swimming Safety: What Every Triathlete Should Know After California Shark Attack

Summary Erica Fox’s tragic shark attack in Monterey Bay raises urgent questions about ocean swimming safety, the limits of shark...

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