Posts Tagged ‘swimming’
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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 ... -
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 ... -
Janet Evans: Coaching the Turtle Race
Hi Race fans! I hope you’re enjoying the action as much as I am! I am coaching three turtles in this Race: Nueva Esperanza, Searcher, and Nightswimmer. That means I have my hands full, but it has been worth it! IN DEPTH: Learn more about Janet Evans. Coaching the turtles has been pretty easy, because like me, they are already natural swimmers, just born to be in the water. I grew up near the ocean, and I thought I started at a young age by swimming my first laps at age 2, but these turtles are braving pounding surf, powerful currents, and ...
