Cruce a Nado Internacional

Cruce a Nado Internacional
Most recent season or competition:
2014

Isla Cardona from where athletes must swim to the Ponce shore
Formerly Cruce a Nado Internacional de la Bahia de Ponce, Puerto Rico[1]
Sport Swimming
Founded 1980
Inaugural season September 1980
Owner(s) Club Cruce a Nado, Inc.[2]
Director Héctor Pérez Torres[3]
President Dr. Francisco Alcala Carrera[4]
No. of teams Over 100 athletes[5]
Country

 Bolivia
 Colombia
 Costa Rica
 Dominican Republic
 Ecuador
 El Salvador
 Guatemala
 Honduras
 Mexico
 Nicaragua
 Panama
 Puerto Rico
 United States
 Venezuela

 United States Virgin Islands
Venue(s) Parque Enrique González,
El Malecón, Playa,
Ponce, Puerto Rico
Most recent champion(s)  Venezuela
TV partner(s) WPAB
Sponsor(s) Municipality of Ponce
Founder Efrén Coímbre de Jesús[6]
Level on pyramid Men's, Women's, Over 56+
Domestic cup(s) Copa Héctor Pérez
Notes
Host Country:  Ponce,  Puerto Rico

Cruce a Nado Internacional (English: International Swim Crossing) is a yearly swimming competition that takes place in Ponce, Puerto Rico. The event generally occurs on the first Sunday of September; it takes place to coincide with the Sunday of Labor Day Weekend every year. The event is sponsored by Club Cruce a Nado, Inc.[7] Some 100 athletes were expected to compete in the 2013 edition of the event.[8] The event started in 1980. The 33rd Cruce a Nado Internacional event took place on 29 August 2013.[9]

History

The competition started in 1980[10] under the sponsorship of the Ponce Municipal Government.[11] It has gained popularity every year with a greater number of athletes participating from an equally greater number of countries. In 2008, 16 countries were represented.[12] The competition abides by the rules of the Federación Internacional de Natación (FINA) (International Swimming Federation) and the approval of the Federación Puertorriqueña de Natación (FPN) (Puerto Rican Swimming Federation).[13] Countries that have competed in the past include Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panamá, Puerto Rico, United States, U.S. Virgin Islands and Venezuela.[14][15][16] The competition originally included local Puerto Rican swimmers only, but after two years, it was opened to foreign nationals as well.[17]

It is a common practice to dedicate the event to athletes who have made outstanding accomplishments in the sport. On September 4, 2011, the 30th annual competition was dedicated to Orlando Fernández, a.k.a. as "The Puerto Rican Aquaman", the first Puerto Rican to swim across the Strait of Gibraltar, in recognition of his accomplishments.[18]

Venue

The competition consists of crossing the Bay of Ponce from Cardona Island, which is situated about 1.5 nautical miles[19] from mainland's Puerto Rico southern shores in Ponce, to the southern shore of Puerto Rico at Ponce.[20] The entire event starts on the Thursday before the Sunday of the competitions with music, shows and traditional foods.[21] The Ponce Municipal Government contributes $20,000 to the costs of celebrating the event.[22]

Procedure

Athletes are taken by boat to Isla Cardona which is located just 1.5 nautical miles from the mainland. At the sound of the whistle, athletes then swim the 2,800 meters - 1.5 nautical miles - across the bay towards sector El Malecón in Playa de Ponce.[23] Athletes arrive at Parque Enrique González[24] in Playa de Ponce, which is located across from the U.S. Customs House and has an area with steps that lead down to the bay waters.[25] The first athlete to arrive is the winner. First place, second place, and third place awards are given. The Mayor of Ponce awaits athletes at El Malecon's finish line to bestow medals, prizes and other awards on the winners.[26]

Beyond the two main competitive divisions based on gender (Men's and Women's), the 2009 event consisted of two categories: "Categoria Abierta", open to those between ages 13 and 25; and "Categoria Masters", open to those over 26 years of age.[27] The 2011 edition also had the "Over 56+" category for those 56 years old and older.[28]

Winners

As an added bonus and incentive to the first Puerto Rican who makes it to the finish line, in 2008 the municipality added the "Copa Héctor Pérez" (Spanish for Héctor Pérez Cup), which is given to the athlete with those qualities and merit. In 2008, it went to Nathaniel Ramos. Héctor Pérez Torres, born in Playa de Ponce, is a sportsman and community leader, and has been the person organizing the Cruce a Nado Internacional event.[29]

2005 (25th Competition)

As reported by Panama's La Prensa, here is the list of winners.[30]

Men's Division

Pos. Name Country Time
1Manuel Chiu PérezMexico1:02.02
2Rolando SalasVenezuela1:02.15
3 John KerryUnited States1:02.27

2009 (29th Competition)

As reported by the La Regata: el Periodico Nautico de Puerto Rico newsweekly, here is the list of winners.[31][32]

Men's Division

Pos. Name Country Time
1Christian BayoPuerto Rico37.06.00
2Miguel A. DavilaColombia37.06.10
3 Víctor Manuel MuñozDominican Republic39.09.10

Women's Division

Pos. Name Country Time
1Maria G. MuñozGuatemala42.34.12
2Zuliemarie HornedoPuerto Rico42.34.45
3 Betsmara CruzPuerto Rico43.27.10

56+ Division

Pos. Name Country Time
1Giampiero RosatiUnknown01:26.10.00

2010 (30th Competition)

As reported by "Agencia Venezolana de Noticias, Torre Lincoln, Piso 7, Sabana Grande, Caracas, Venezuela", here are the 2010 Men's and Women's winners.[33]

Men's Division

Pos. Name Country Time
1Marcos LavadoVenezuela35.37
2Álvaro LozanoVenezuela35:48
3José SánchezEcuador38.21

Women's Division

Pos. Name Country Time
1Karla DíazVenezuela38:43
2Florencia MeloVenezuela38:44
3Cartha RodríguezPuerto Rico41.27

2011 (31st Competition)

As reported by "El Sur a la Vista", here are the 2011 winners in each of the three divisions.[34]

Men's Division

Pos. Name Country Time
1Marcos LavadoVenezuela34:08
2Alvaro LozanoVenezuela34:11
3Nathaniel RamosPuerto Rico34:21

Women's Division

Pos. Name Country Time
1Carla DíazVenezuela37:40
2Florencia MeloVenezuela37:40
3María Gabriela MuñozGuatemala37:45
4Betsmara CruzPuerto Rico38:23

56+ Division

Pos. Name Country Time
1Eduardo MayolUnknown48:46

2012 (32nd Competition)

As reported by "La Perla del Sur", here are the 2012 winners.[35]

Men's Division

Pos. Name Country Time
1Marcos LavadoVenezuela33:19.07
2Alvaro LozanoVenezuela33:21.20
3Not AvailableN/AN/A

2013 (33rd Competition)

As reported by La Perla del Sur newsweekly, here is the list of winners.[36]

Men's Division

Pos. Name Country Time
1Iván EndericaEcuador35.30
2Alvaro LozanoVenezuela36:27
3Isaías Vázquez TaveraColombia36:29

Women's Division

Pos. Name Country Time
1Cindy C. ToscanoGuatemala41:36
2Paula MontoyColombia41:53
3 Eliana Disla PascualRepública Dominicana41:52

Puerto Rican Men's Swimmers awards

Pos. Name Country Time
1Víctor D. GaudPuerto Rico36:38
2Jean Carlos PantojasPuerto Rico37:28
3Calvin Ayala Velázquez Puerto Rico37:37
4Ricardo MirandaPuerto Rico37:49

Puerto Rican Women's Swimmers awards

Pos. Name Country Time
1Gabriela M. OquendoPuerto Rico43:13

2014 (34th Competition)

As reported by La Perla del Sur, the 2014th edition is in progress.[37]

Men's Division

Pos. Name Country Time
1Not Yet ReportedNot Yet ReportedNot Yet Reported
2Not Yet ReportedNot Yet ReportedNot Yet Reported
3Not Yet ReportedNot Yet ReportedNot Yet Reported

Women's Division

Pos. Name Country Time
1Not Yet ReportedNot Yet ReportedNot Yet Reported
2Not Yet ReportedNot Yet ReportedNot Yet Reported
3Not Yet ReportedNot Yet ReportedNot Yet Reported

Puerto Rican Men's Swimmers awards

Pos. Name Country Time
1Not Yet ReportedPuerto RicoNot Yet Reported
2Not Yet ReportedPuerto RicoNot Yet Reported
3Not Yet Reported Puerto RicoNot Yet Reported
4Not Yet ReportedPuerto RicoNot Yet Reported

Puerto Rican Women's Swimmers awards

Pos. Name Country Time
1Not Yet ReportedPuerto RicoNot Yet Reported

See also

References

  1. ↑ Special Local Regulation, Cruce a Nado Internacional de la Bahia de Ponce Puerto Rico, Bahia de Ponce; Ponce, PR. Federal Register: The Daily Journal of the United States Government. A Proposed Rule by the Coast Guard. 14 May 2013. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
  2. ↑ Special Local Regulation, Cruce a Nado Internacional de la Bahia de Ponce Puerto Rico, Bahia de Ponce; Ponce, PR. Federal Register: The Daily Journal of the United States Government. A Proposed Rule by the Coast Guard. 14 May 2013. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
  3. ↑ Nuevo record en el cruce a nado de la playa de Ponce. El Sur a la Vista. Ponce, Puerto Rico. 5 September 2011. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
  4. ↑ Cruce a nado en Ponce. El Nuevo Dia. Videos. 4 September 2011. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
  5. ↑ Special Local Regulation, Cruce a Nado Internacional de la Bahia de Ponce Puerto Rico, Bahia de Ponce; Ponce, PR. Federal Register: The Daily Journal of the United States Government. A Proposed Rule by the Coast Guard. 14 May 2013. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
  6. ↑ Regresa el Cruce a Nado Internacional. Junior Lugo Marrero. La Perla del Sur. Ponce, Puerto Rico. Year 31. Issue 1522. Page 53. 28 August 2013. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
  7. ↑ Special Local Regulation, Cruce a Nado Internacional de la Bahia de Ponce Puerto Rico, Bahia de Ponce; Ponce, PR. Federal Register: The Daily Journal of the United States Government. A Proposed Rule by the Coast Guard. 14 May 2013. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
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  20. ↑ West Indies Pilot, Volume 1. United States Hydrographic Office. Page 599. Fourth Edition: 1922. Retrieved 29 April 2011.
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