It’s no secret that U.S. Olympic swimmer and gold medalist Aaron Peirsol has a deep love for the water. That’s why the California native has parlayed his interest — and status as a sports figure — into causes to save our planet’s oceans. Here, he talks about environmental awareness, education, and his most recent project, Race for the Oceans.
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Read MoreAaron is embarking on a month-long journey through parts of Africa and the Indian Ocean. In true Peirsol style, he is detaching from most of technology and spending time with the people of Africa which will include swim clinics with the local youth. His updates are below: January 25th, 2012 At the event [...]
Read MoreUsually I’m telling you to race for the oceans. Today I’m telling you to bid for the oceans. As you may have heard by now, Christie’s, along with NBC Universal, Barneys New York, and Charitybuzz, has put together a star-studded auction called “A Bid to Save the Earth” for the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day, April 22. [...]
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