Amazon Swim (Martin Strel)
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DURING FEB 1 - APR 08, 2007 MARTIN STREL SWAM 5,268 KMS (3274 MILES) OF THE AMAZON RIVER! HE DEDICATED THE SWIM TO THE PROTECTION OF THE RAINFOREST.

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Sun, May 6 2012
A new TV show ‘Open Water Swimmer’ (Enigma Man) premieres on National Geographic Channel, Thursday, May 10 at 7:00 pm (ET/PT). The one hour show features the mindset of great marathon swimmers, Lake Powell swimming adventure and a group of Chattanooga open water swimmers.

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Open Water Swimming

Join Us for a Global Open Water Swimming Celebration!
Open water swimming heroes and heroines will gather in Long Beach, California to participate in the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, the Global Open Water Swimming Conference and the World Open Water Swimming Awards on September 22nd and the open water swim on September 23rd. [Read more...]

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Recent Projects!


1) June 2011: Martin Strel (Big River Man) completed the Colorado River Action Swim! The whole swim was exclusively filmed by a TV crew and the Show (Stan Lee's Superhumans) will premiere on History Channel soon.

2) Martin is the subject of a new National Geographic Channel TV series about forensic science. Scientists try to work out everything they can about a person's life. Broadcasting dates will be announced.

2) Swim With Martin Strel-Big River Man
Swimming Vacation Tours at Lake Powell, Arizona. Swimming within the scenic canyons, enjoying world's best sunsets...

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Currently Running Activities

    MARTIN STREL SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

    Feb 24, 2012 at 11.30am, Toronto, Canada
    The Dominion Insurance

    Feb 24, 2012 at 7pm: Oakville-Toronto
    OneHealth Fitness Club

    Mar 02, 2012: Kirtland, Ohio, USA
    Kirtland School

    Sept 22, 2012: Long Beach,CA, USA
    Global Open Water Swimming Conference

    2013: January-February: "Der Amazonas-Schwimmer" Speaking Tour Across Switzerland
    Final dates and venues will be announced.


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