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Riley Martin Invited to USA Swimming's Open Water Select Camp
June 3, 2010
Distance freestyle specialist Riley Martin was invited to USA Swimming's Open Water Select Camp in Long Beach, Calif. at Marine Stadium being held June 2-5. USA Swimming seeks to identify the best distance swimmers, offering them a unique motivational and educational experience. The National Open Water Camp is viewed as an integral step for athletes to move from the pool to Open Water, then to the international scene. Only 12 male and 12 female athletes were selected from of the top 2009 times in the Swims database in the 1500-meter freestyle. The 10K Open Water National Championship on Friday is a National Team selection meet. Athletes have the opportunity to qualify for the Open Water World Championships in Roberval, Quebec, Canada (July 17-23, 2010) and for the Open Water Pan Pacific Championships (Irvine, CA August 22, 2010). Athletes may also qualify for the Open Water Youth Team and will be eligible to compete in the 2010 Pan Pacs Open Water Championships. Nine of the 12 spots from last year's selection competition featured current year or past National Open Water Select Camp athletes. Athletes will learn strategies, OW technique, nutrition and recovery for open water from elite Open Water coaches. Riley Martin is the reigning 1650-freestyle BIG EAST champion.
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