Of all the open water swims around the world, is there a race where there is a maximum allowable water temperature? If so (or if not), what is the scientific information or medical guidelines for a maximum allowable water temperature for open water swims (non-wetsuit)?
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The length of the race will be critical too obviously.
Highly-trained and highly-competitive athletes might be at greatest risk in the case of temperature extremes.
I didn't know Fran Crippen but I presume, and I intend this to be a a very high compliment, he didn't know the meaning of the word 'quit.' He was also accustomed to working himself at the absolute highest level of endurance and tolerance. How could he know his body might fail him?
I think the powers that be are keeping details of the race very hush-hush... were there water stations? were the swimmers made to drink water?
God bless Fran and the Crippen family - our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The length of the race will be critical too obviously.
Highly-trained and highly-competitive athletes might be at greatest risk in the case of temperature extremes.
I didn't know Fran Crippen but I presume, and I intend this to be a a very high compliment, he didn't know the meaning of the word 'quit.' He was also accustomed to working himself at the absolute highest level of endurance and tolerance. How could he know his body might fail him?
I think the powers that be are keeping details of the race very hush-hush... were there water stations? were the swimmers made to drink water?
God bless Fran and the Crippen family - our thoughts and prayers are with you.
