2010 Open Water World Champs
Roberval (Quebec) – Canada
New Zealander Cara Baker is competing in the 2010 FINA World Open Water Championships in Quebec, Canada. Under the guidance of open water programme manager Philip Rush, Cara will compete in the 5km and 10km open water events.
This will be a good lead into the 2010 Pan Pacs in Los Angeles (in August) where Cara will compete in the 10km open water event.
Cara will swim the 10km on Sunday 18 July and the 5km on Tuesday 22 July. So send her a message of support!
Send Cara a message of encouragement for her 5km and 10km open water swims!
Messages
Lisa Conroy - 21st July 2010
Woooah Cara, very proud of you and what you've achieved, showing the world what you are made of. It's so cool when it all comes together for you, and you are class all the way - enjoy it!! Well done to Mr Rush as well for all his guidance and no doubt you've had the cameras following you....enjoy that sunshine!
Cheers
Lisa
SNZ
HPK Swim Club - 21st July 2010
Sorry Cara meant top 10 in the 5K, early morning and the excitement got the better of me
HPK Swim Club - 21st July 2010
Wow top 10 finish in the 10K, all real proud back at the club, will give all the club members a boostno matter what event they take on you "great kiwi battler". Safe trip home to you and Phil. Stefan hopes his advice on the breast stroke kick proved a help today
Jeannie Sibun Counties Swimming - 19th July 2010
Cara,
We at Swimming Counties Manukau wish you all the best for your next swim. We are so proud of you. You are a great Ambassador for our Region. Keep up the good work.
Jeannie & Geoff Sibun - 19th July 2010
Cara, goodluck on your next swim, I hope it is a bit warmer in the water than before. Bye the way the photos are great
HPK Swim Club - 18th July 2010
Cara, well done on your 10K, hope you learnt some good lessons to take into the 5K in 2 days time. We are all proud of your efforts and keep up the hard work.
Coach Nicholls - 18th July 2010
I'm just so proud of you Cara.I always knew you would perform on the world stage.
Seize the moment my friend.
shayne carlson - 17th July 2010
go floss from your favourite uncle.
Gran and pop are excited as well for you
Shayne Carlson - 16th July 2010
We wish you all the best cara in your swimming.
You are my Favourite niece. From your favourite uncle.
Gran & pop in New Zealand are excited about their beautiful granddaughter as well.
Give it 100% and I'm sure you will enjoy both swims in Canada Cara
Gran pop & uncle
Sammi Harnett - 16th July 2010
Hi Cara
Good luck for your 2 swims. I know how hard it will be. I had a go at Taupo 5km swim this year let alone 10 km.
Go hard go fast.
Sammi
