Swimming World Magazine contributor and Open Water Swimming advocate, Steven Munatones, suffered a heart attack yesterday morning. According to reports, his son Skyler Munatones performed CPR until paramedics arrived. Swimming World was also told by a family member that he went to the emergency room earlier in the week with pain and the doctors missed it. Family members were thankful for the CPR heroically preformed by Skyler and encourage everyone to know the early signs of a heart attack and to learn CPR. Prayers and good thoughts are requested by the family.
Munatones is considered a leading authority on Open Water Swimming throughout the world. He has taken strong positions in support of safety standards to ensure that Open Water Swimmers compete in safe environments and was very instrumental in seeing change after the Open Water Death of Fran Crippen. He has also been a contributor to Swimming World for several years authoring pieces on open water events online and writing for the open water issue each year.
Swimming World is in contact with the family and will keep the Aquatic Community informed of any changes in his condition. Our prayers go out to Steven, his wife and four children.
Steve..We are praying and have entered your name on the St. Bonaventure prayer list and also candles have been lit to keep a vigil for you. God Bless You
Prayers from brooklyn for a good man
My prayers from Tunisia to Sir Steven Munatones to recover, Great Lord save the world leader of Open Water Swimming and give him the force to live !!!
Prayers for you Steve Munatones for a speedy recovery!
Thanks for being friends on Facebook!
Pia Lord
Get better soon Steven; full and speedy recovery!!
Swim Steve, swim!
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Praying for Steven
A great man and my inspiration for open waters swimming
We are with you Steven!!!
from here in Panama
Grande Steven affido le mie preghiere per Lei a Padre Pio perchè lei è una colonna per noi nuotatori,
serena guarigione Walter Carpi.
Steve, everyone in the the world of swimming is strong, is a fighter, is a winner. We all know you will be triumphant at the end You have inspired so many of us, that we will keep praying for your recovery, so you can keep inspiring many generations of swimmers ahead. Our Alcatraz swim tomorrow Saturday, will be dedicated to you. Dedicated to the hero of open water swimming.
Coach Pedro on behalf of Water World Swim -San Francisco, Ca.
Santa Barbara City College Ocean Swimming is praying for you and your family ❤️.
Thinking of you and your family Steve…..
Sending positive energy and warm thoughts from OZ
Everyone in Guernsey is thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. You have inspired so many open water swimmers to do what they thought was impossible. Hang in there my friend – swim to the next feed.
On belhalf of the Jersey Open water swimming community our thoughts are with Steve and family. You are such an inspiration to many swimmers Steve. Sending lots of positive vibes.
I worked for Steve (and swam with him at lunch at the Culver City Plunge) for a summer internship in 1999, and he remains one of the smartest, kindest, warmest, and inspiring bosses I have ever had. Sending warm thoughts his way and to his wife and kids!!
We are praying for you, Steven. Hang in there.
Dear Steven,
The thoughts and prayers of all the members of the Channel Swimming Association go out to you, wishing you a speedy and full recovery. This is clearly one of those times when you are going to be asked to “dig deep”, but you can do it, we are all shouting for you.
Michael
Shocked to hear the news. Wishing Steven a speedy recovery. The team at New Zealand Ocean Swim Series.
Stay strong!
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Speedy recovery Steve…prayers and strength for you and your family <3
I met Steve almost 30 years ago when I was an undergrad and swimming at Industry Hills during the summer. Everybody loved that guy. He was the kindest, funniest, and most sincere member of the team — a real man among boys. I know he has a great soul, so I’m praying for his heart today. Blessings to you, Steve!
I add my prayers. May God bring you back to a full recovery.
God bless
Steven – my heartfelt good wishes for a speedy recovery and warmest best wishes to your family supporting you at this critical time. From an open water who is very grateful for your work for us over the years xx xx God bless xx xx
Steve and Family:
I pray for your complete recovery to wellness. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Heard from Ned that you’re on your way back! That wonderful news. Thinking of you and cheering you on. All the best wishes. Lynne Cox