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  1. tampabay.com/blogs/soundche…... fb.me/12zxaJw5J 5:03 AM May 15th via Facebook
  2. facebook.com/video/video.ph… fb.me/1p3f36Xna 7:35 AM May 12th via Facebook
  3. Added more 2012 Marathon Swim pics at facebook.com/pages/The-24-M… 5:43 PM May 6th via web
  4. I posted 136 photos on Facebook in the album "2012 Tampa Bay Marathon Swim" fb.me/FGlZTsvo 5:41 PM May 6th via Facebook
  5. We had a great event today at Clearwater Beach, next to Pier 60. Swim Across America Tampa Bay raised over $100k... fb.me/1xwCNXCs9 1:22 PM May 5th via Facebook
  6. youtube.com/watch?v=kMqjF6… Canadian marathon swimmer Rob Kent comments after inclement weather brings the Tampa Bay Marathon Swim to an early end. 6:34 PM Apr 25th via web
  7. lostswimming.com Tampa Bay Marathon report from Canadian Rob Kent fb.me/1iBt6ZrKJ 6:18 AM Apr 25th via Facebook
  8. openwaterswimming.com/thunderous-rep… fb.me/21eopUY8C 3:10 PM Apr 23rd via Facebook
  9. fb.me/1fRpvhi3V 10:06 PM Apr 21st via Facebook
  10. fb.me/21JlTL3Za 9:55 PM Apr 21st via Facebook
  11. kattack.com/webplayer/?rac… fb.me/1xylpQVRN 2:45 PM Apr 21st via Facebook
  12. Swimmers and support crews are welcome to join us in celebration tonight at 7pm - Magnusson Hotel Nepa Hut. 1:34 PM Apr 21st via web
  13. The race replay may be viewed at kattack.com/webplayer?race… 12:59 PM Apr 21st via web
  14. Thank you, Evan, for updating us today! Visit his website at freshwaterswimmer.com 12:46 PM Apr 21st via web
  15. Tampa Bay Marathon officially ended,1:32p.m. due to weather. 11:07 AM Apr 21st via web
  16. Much sympathy for the swimmers, but safety always comes first. Evan signing off for now. Ron's phone died, so he may not update for a while. 11:02 AM Apr 21st via TweetDeck
  17. Last ordering was, I believe: (1) Sarah, halfway btw the bridges (2) Gianconia 1 mile behind (3) Burke (4) Bauernfiend (5) Smitherman 10:47 AM Apr 21st via TweetDeck
  18. Based on the GPS action, my guess is that the race was just called. As of yet, still unconfirmed though. 10:42 AM Apr 21st via TweetDeck
  19. Even Sarah may not be fast enough to outrun this incoming thunderstorm. Unfortunately, the race may have to be called. "45 mins til mayhem" 10:28 AM Apr 21st via TweetDeck
  20. Next is Rob Kent, founder of the LOST open water group in Lake Ontario. Rob is a 2010 MIMS finisher, and swam in the '88 Canadian Oly Trials 10:23 AM Apr 21st via TweetDeck
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