A cause worth swimming for 🏊♀️
Good morning. Sarah Thomas has made history again.
This past weekend, Thomas became the first woman to complete the almost 50-mile swim across the entire length of Lake Mead, swimming from the Colorado River to the Hoover Dam (pending ratification) in 26 hours 45 minutes and 45 seconds. Thomas partnered with Swim Across America (SAA) for the swim, setting a goal of raising $10,000 for cancer research.
But Thomas's swim is more than a new record-breaking open water swim and more than the money she raised for SAA.
Thomas's swim is a testament to the mission of SAA: to make waves to fight cancer: As a breast cancer survivor and an accomplished open water swimmer, Thomas knows how to do both.
After her swim, Thomas explained to the media, "Cancer treatments tested me in a way I never thought possible. Despite undergoing chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation therapy, I never gave up on my dream of doing a swim that most people thought was impossible."
Thank you, Thomas, for showing us how to fight and live life to the fullest. Thank you, SAA, for the decades of support you have provided to families, patients, and survivors, as well as funding clinical trials.
-- Taylor and the CG Sports Co team
OTHER BIG NEWS THIS WEEK:
Paige Madden posts 3rd place finish in the 200-free during intermission swim at ASU vs UNLV dual meet.
Tianna Madison joins the Track & Field coaching staff at San Jose State.
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Renowned coach Dudley Duncan has released the audiobook version of his book The Art of Swimming and the Game of Racing: Reflections of a USA Swimming Club Coach! The audiobook was recorded by Coach Duncan himself and is an excellent opportunity to learn from a coach who dedicated his life to the sport of swimming.
Visit Amazon to download your audiobook copy of The Art of Swimming and the Game of Racingtoday!
Leg 1 of the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2023 splashed into action in Berlin, Germany this past weekend and CG Sports' Katie Grimes and Kieran Smith posted several top swims.
Grimes delivered top finishes in the women's 400 Individual Medley (1st - 4:37.20), 800 freestyle (3rd - 8:25.16), and 200 butterfly (4th - 2:09.08), while Smith collected a trio of third place finishes in the 200 freestyle (1:48.15), 400 freestyle (3:48.40), and 200 Individual Medley (2:00.07).
Click here to view full results from Berlin.
Olympian Natalie Hinds joined fellow Team USA swimmer Zach Harting at Fairchild Air Force Base recently. While there, the two participated in water survival training and a parachute immersion, allowing them to see the "depth of the SERE mission firsthand and learn what it means to 'Return with Honor.'"
Click here to see photos from their visit.
Athletes should make more posts like this.
In person events, speaking gigs, and appearances have made full and complete comebacks post-pandemic. If you find yourself with an opportunity to be giving an appearance, here is the best type of pos you can make to ensure future deals.
We call it the “closing the loop” post with our CG Sports athletes. The process is very simple.
Here it is:
Share a photo, video or short clip from your event. The SOONER you can make this post, the better it will do.
Tag the company, team or person(s) that invited you to speak or give the appearance. Give them a shoutout.
Share what you talked about with the audience. End with a big THANK YOU to your host. This will show future hosts that you are a great guest to bring in.
You can take a pic right before the event starts, or a video. You can do a follow up post or video from the stage. Or you can ask someone to take photos of you as you are speaking.
Visit www.cgsportsco.com/cejih-explains to see examples of this in action!
Peep CG Sports Publishing client Janice Kehler with the proof of her book Ode to Olympic Dreams, available for purchase on November 20th!
Swim Across America
On August 1, 1987, swimmers crossed the Long Island Sound in a team relay charity swim organized by Matt Vossler, who was inspired by Jeff Keith's Run Across America. Vossler wanted to bring people together to raise money for innovations in fighting cancer. His initial charity swim was a success, raising $5,000, and was attended by Olympians Craig Beardsley, Rowdy Gaines, Sippy Woodhead, and Steve Lundquist.
As the decades passed, Swim Across America (SAA) has shifted from a regional organization to a national organization, supporting swims across the United States. Since its founding in 1987, SAA has been hosting charity swims that fund cancer research and patient programs. To date, the organization has raised over $100 million dollars.
Visit www.swimacrossamerica.org to learn more about the organization's mission, find a swim, donate, and more!
Champion's Mojo, Episode #230: "Masters All-American & Attorney on Swimming, Law, and Life: Denise Letendre"
Prepare to be inspired by our compelling chat with the unstoppable Denise Letendre, an accomplished US Masters All-American, who not only holds multiple records with her LMSC, but has also made waves in the world of law. As a lifelong swimmer, Denise's journey from a Division One swimmer to a Masters swimmer is nothing short of inspiring, revealing how she used her discipline in swimming to manage her time, push through tough cases, and achieve success in her law career. Her advice to college swimmers is on point.
Tune in as Denise candidly shares her experience of pushing past a plateaus by letting go of expectations and focusing on doing her best. This approach has led to remarkable success in both swimming and law. We also get to hear about Denise's love for open water swimming, a discipline that offers her a sense of zen, privilege, and has given her invaluable skills that have helped shape her life. Don't miss out on this chance to understand the traits that not only make a champion swimmer, but also a champion in life.
Catch up on EVERY episode at ChampionsMojo.com.
