Open Water Event: World Champion Eric Shanteau's "Swim For Your Life" Benefitting Livestrong

June 28, 2010 - PRLog -- U.S. Olympic Swimmer and cancer survivor Eric Shanteau will be hosting his first open water weekend event September 18th and 19th at Lake Lanier Island Resorts near Atlanta, Ga. The event costs $100 per adult participant and $55 per youth participant and includes a full weekend of events as well as a race goodie bag.

Benefitting LIVESTRONG, the weekend kicks off Saturday morning with an open water clinic hosted by Shanteau and fellow Olympians followed by an autograph and picture session. A 500 yard Junior Swim will follow the clinic in which children ages 12 and under along with their parents will get an introduction to open water swimming. Saturday night will end with a Welcome Cocktail Party and Dinner highlighted with Eric Shanteau's LIVESTRONG speech.

Sunday, September 19th will consist of both a 1K and a 5K open water race followed by an awards ceremony followed by festival/entertainment.

Visit http://www.shanteauopenwater.com/ to register for the event. Olympians will be on hand all weekend to teach, dine, and race with participants as all are invited to join together to "Swim For Your Life."



About Eric Shanteau
On his way to the 2008 Olympics, Eric has ridden a rollercoaster that included being diagnosed with testicular cancer, swimming the fastest 50m breaststroke split in the history of the 200 IM and having his father diagnosed with lung cancer. Despite the turmoil, Eric made the 2008 US Olympic Team in the 200m Breaststroke and after competition returned home to receive treatment. Now cancer free, Eric continues to train and improve daily on his way to the 2012 Olympics and has also become involved in Lance Armstrong's LIVESTRONG foundation. He graced the cover of  LIVESTRONG Quarterly recently alongside Armstrong and participates in cancer related charity work as often as he can.


About Open Water Planet
Open Water Planet (OWP) owns and operates several major open water events including, Aaron Peirsol's Race for the Oceans and Eric Shanteau's Swim 4 Your Life Benefitting LIVESTRONG ™. We also manage the Open Water Planet™ brand. Operating under the motto - "Open Mind. Open Water. Open Planet." -Open Water Planet™ inspires open water athletes, swimmers, and triathletes to face the unpredictably of racing in open water. We respect everyone who goes into the open water and inspires to attempt the extraordinary. The Water is now open.

Open Water Swimming is not just a sport. It's a lifestyle for those who aspire to challenge their own limits. The Open Water Planet™ brand creates signature events empowering committed athletes to explore our open planet, as well as lifestyle products that capture the essence of the OWP™ way of life. Open Water Planet™ will always remain true to its core: keeping an open mind to the unpredictably of racing in open water while enjoying the open water to connect to an open planet.

To become involved with Eric Shanteau's Race For Your Life through sponsorship or donation please contact Jenny Scholl at 919-459-5436 or jenny@pmgsports.com

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Open Water Planet (OWP) owns and operates several major open water events including, Aaron Peirsol's Race for the Oceans™, and Eric Shanteau's Swim For Your Life.