Posts Tagged ‘final’
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A few more prizes
Whew - we just finished two weeks of the Great Turtle Race. Eleven leatherback sea turtles raced from Canada’s Atlantic coast to the beaches of the Caribbean – with Backspacer – Pearl Jam’s pick – earning the win. Thanks for following the Great Turtle Race. You and thousands of other turtle fans made this Race one for the history books. We just have a few more awards to give out... Which turtle won the coveted Pearl Jam Audience Favorite award? Why none other than Pearl Jam’s favorite turtle herself – Backspacer! Fans like you voted for this top turtle by making gifts in her honor ... -
It ain’t over yet
You’ve met the turtles, you’ve followed the action, you’ve cheered yourself hoarse, and you’ve learned a thing or two along the way. The Great Turtle Race may have ended, but the journey towards healthy sea turtle populations and healthy seas isn’t over yet — both still need your help. Take the following steps and show our leatherback champs that you care. Bring a friend or two along for the ride and multiply your impact. Keep up with what’s happening with sea turtles around the globe at www.SeaTurtleStatus.org. Learn more about what conservation groups are doing to save leatherbacks in the Atlantic Ocean at ... -
Coach Jason Lezak Wraps up the Race
Hi Race fans! So, I guess it shouldn’t surprise anyone that I’m the blogger on the last day of the Race; I’m a career anchor leg swimmer, after all! What an incredible Race this has been, don’t you think? I’m proud of my turtles – Billy, Seabiscuit, and Wawa Bear – because they really worked hard in practice and I think it paid off. These turtles have some serious talent when it comes to swimming, but they’ve also been doing it for a really, really long time. I’m a world-class sprint swimmer, so I really wanted to get these guys to ... -
Coach Aaron Peirsol: Longest Distance Traveled Challenge Award
Hi Race fans! After thousands of kilometers, several countries, many obstacles, numerous unexpected twists and turns, and one big ocean, we’ve arrived at the end of the Great Turtle Race. This being the last day of the Race, we’re also set to announce the results of the ‘Longest Distance Traveled’ swimming challenge. See the challenge results below the race map! Preparing the turtles for this challenge has been pretty easy, as they are really built perfectly for long swims. Those extra-large flippers, big swimming muscles, and ability to swim for long distances while holding their breath mean that they’re well-equipped for the ...
