Lake Tahoe Open Water Swimming Association

Solo and Relay Marathon Swims

Lake Tahoe Triple Crown

With the formation of the Lake Tahoe Open Water Swimming Association in 2018 and official establishment of course and rules for the 12-mile True Width™, the Lake Tahoe Triple Crown of open water swimming was defined and exclusively created.

Combining the historic sanctioned courses of the 21.3-mile Length and 10.6-mile Vikingsholm with the  12-mile True Width, these courses are the three jewels of the Lake Tahoe Triple Crown™ as defined and awarded by the Lake Tahoe Open Water Swimming Association.

NameCountryCourseDateTime
Total Time
1. Erika Shanahan GliebeUSAVikingsholmJuly 15, 2018 6:03:25
26:52:58
True WidthAugust 3, 201806:29:16
LengthJuly 26, 201914:20:17
2. Nicholas KelleyUSAVikingsholmJuly 22, 201805:12:09
22:48:11
True WidthAugust 19, 201805:56:12
LengthJuly 27, 201911:39:50
3. Scott KaloustUSALengthJuly 23, 201615:41:12
27:00:37
VikingsholmAugust 10, 201805:07:50
True WidthAugust 7, 201906:11:35
4. Jessica WoodUSAVikingsholmJuly 8, 201705:32:49
25:14:00
LengthJuly 11, 201813:21:32
True WidthAugust 13, 201906:19:39
5. Dave Van MouwerikUSALengthAugust 14, 201113:51:00
26:40:44
VikingsholmAugust 27, 201705:51:40
True WidthAugust 1, 202006:58:04
6. Shannon House KeeganUSALengthJuly 21, 201913:17:50
26:07:28
True WidthJuly 13, 202106:45:05
VikingsholmJuly 13, 202106:04:33
7. Georgia WellsUSAVikingsholmJuly 12, 201807:45:50
30:27:21
True WidthAugust 15, 202007:02:57
LengthJuly 18, 202115:38:34
8. Jorge AngelColombiaTrue WidthAugust 2, 201904:43:10
19:46:18
VikingsholmAugust 3, 202004:20:32
LengthAugust 3, 202110:42:36
9. Maya MerhigeUSATrue WidthAugust 4, 202006:21:00
24:36:19
VikingsholmJuly 12, 202105:16:47
LengthJuly 17, 202212:58:32
10. R Vural TandoğanTurkeyTrue WidthJuly 15, 202207:36:49
33:39:23
VikingsholmJuly 21, 202208:05:51
LengthJuly 29, 202217:56:43
11. Kerianne BrownlieUSATrue WidthJuly 15, 202106:25:17
25:39:40
VikingsholmJuly 12, 202205:58:11
LengthJuly 27, 202313:16:12
12. Lisa YamamotoUSATrue WidthJuly 23, 202305:22:11
21:52:51
LengthJuly 15, 202411:31:10
VikingsholmJuly 17, 202404:59:30
13. Amy FischerUSATrue WidthAugust 9, 202105:31:00
22:40:21
VikingsholmAugust 10, 202205:35:39
LengthJuly 20, 202411:33:42
14. Maja HarrenUSATrue WidthJuly 16, 202305:55:54
21:33:40
LengthJuly 21, 202410:48:36
VikingsholmJuly 24, 202404:49:10
15. Kari AndreasenUSATrue WidthAugust 6, 202206:48:28
27:28:35
LengthJuly 28, 202315:02:33
VikingsholmJuly 24, 202405:37:34
16. Tara HalstedUSATrue Width (Backstroke)July 16, 202306:04:03
22:59:00
Length (Backstroke)July 22, 202410:58:13
Vikingsholm (Backstroke)July 25, 202405:56:44
17. Tina NeillUSATrue WidthJuly 16, 202306:04:37
26:25:55
Length (Backstroke)July 19, 202414:25:08
VikingsholmJuly 25, 202405:56:44
18. Taylor ThomasUSATrue WidthJuly 30, 202305:03:52
20:07:56
LengthJuly 20, 202410:34:48
VikingsholmJuly 29, 202404:29:16
19. Katarina EnglishUSATrue WidthJuly 23, 202406:00:19
25:35:57
LengthJuly 31, 202413:56:37
VikingsholmAugust 4, 202405:39: 01
20. Jess HoggUSATrue WidthAugust 7, 202205:39:37
22:16:30
LengthAugust 2, 202311:45:49
VikingsholmAugust 5, 202404:51:04
21. Jeff KennedyUSATrue WidthAugust 16, 202205:12:50
21:34:32
LengthAugust 18, 202311:50:44
VikingsholmAugust 6, 202404:30:58
22. Kevin JefferyUSATrue WidthJuly 21, 202105:37:51
23:05:50
VikingsholmJuly 26, 202205:37:26
LengthAugust 13, 202411:50:33
23. Stacey WongUSATrue WidthJuly 23, 202207:03:49
24:52:56
VikingsholmAugust 5, 202305:47:38
LengthAugust 14, 202412:01:29
24. Cameron WalkerUSATrue WidthAugust 12, 201906:48:24
25:10:32
VikingsholmAugust 14, 202306:01:24
LengthAugust 15, 202412:20:44

Prior to 2018 and the formation of the Lake Tahoe Open Water Swimming Association, Tahoe swims were independent marathon swims and not governed by an official local sanctioning organization. Swims considered for the Lake Tahoe Triple Crown after 2018 must be observed under the Lake Tahoe Open Water Swimming Association.

Official Policy on Lake Tahoe Triple Crown Recognition

May 10, 2025

The Lake Tahoe Triple Crown is awarded exclusively by the Lake Tahoe Open Water Swimming Association (LTOWSA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit formed to promote integrity, transparency, and safety in marathon swimming across Lake Tahoe.

To qualify for inclusion, all three swims—Length, Vikingsholm, and True Width™—must be completed under the following conditions:

  • Conducted on LTOWSA-defined routes with precise start and finish locations.
  • Observed in real time by a trained, neutral observer assigned by LTOWSA.
  • Documented and ratified through LTOWSA’s established procedures.
  • Completed without unauthorized assistance, under standard swim rules as published.

Since our founding, LTOWSA has observed and ratified over 280 successful marathon swims, including 24 Triple Crown achievements, all under a single, consistent standard.

We recognize that other individuals and organizations may define alternative routes, rename courses, or apply informal documentation processes. While swimmers are free to pursue those options, such swims do not qualify for LTOWSA recognition or inclusion in the Lake Tahoe Triple Crown. These alternative efforts often differ in key areas—such as start and finish alignment, safety protocols, observer neutrality, and verification procedures—that LTOWSA was specifically established to address.

This policy exists to ensure that every swimmer is held to the same objective criteria, honoring those who have committed to a consistent and impartial standard.