70-year-old swimmer and environmental advocate competes
in Italy and France promoting health, longevity, and water resource
conservation
Open water swimmer and environmental advocate Francismar
Siviero, 70, has completed an important series of international open water
swimming events held between May and June 2026 in Italy and France. As
coordinator of the Swimming Through Postcards Project (Nadando Pelos Cartões
Postais), Siviero transformed each sporting challenge into a platform to
promote environmental awareness, encourage physical activity, and highlight the
importance of active aging.
His international journey began on May 23 at the OCEANMAN
Cattolica Emilia-Romagna 2026, held in Cattolica, on Italy’s Adriatic
Riviera. The event brought together athletes from around the world as part of
one of the leading global open water swimming circuits, providing an ideal
setting to reinforce the importance of protecting oceans and aquatic
ecosystems.
The second stage took place on May 31 in Sestri Levante,
Italy, during the traditional race held in the famous Bay of Silence (Baia
del Silenzio). Renowned for its crystal-clear waters and breathtaking
scenery, the location symbolizes the urgent need to preserve coastal and marine
environments—an issue that has been central to Siviero’s work throughout his
career.
Concluding his international schedule, Siviero competed on
June 7 in the prestigious La Défi de Monte-Cristo in Marseille, France.
Considered one of Europe’s most iconic open water swimming events, the race
starts near the historic Château d’If and annually attracts athletes
from various countries to a course that demands endurance, technical
preparation, and determination.
Beyond sporting achievements, Francismar Siviero uses his
open water crossings to promote discussions about sustainability and quality of
life. His story of perseverance gained even greater significance after
overcoming a complex heart surgery, becoming a powerful example of how physical
activity can contribute to health and well-being at every stage of life.
“Every crossing is an opportunity to show that sport can
transform lives. I want to inspire people, especially older adults, to remain
active while also reflecting on the importance of protecting our waters,” says
Siviero.
Created more than a decade ago, the Swimming Through
Postcards Project develops educational, cultural, and environmental
initiatives focused on preserving water resources and aquatic ecosystems. The
project includes lectures, workshops, awareness campaigns, beach cleanups, and
community engagement activities throughout Brazil.
Having participated in sporting events in France, Italy,
Portugal, Uruguay, and several Brazilian states, Francismar Siviero has
established himself as an ambassador for environmental awareness through sport,
proudly carrying the Brazilian flag to major international venues.
“Every crossing is much more than a race. It is a
declaration of respect for nature, a celebration of life, and an invitation for
everyone to reflect on the future of our waters,” the swimmer emphasizes.
About Francismar Siviero
An open water swimmer, environmental advocate, and speaker, Francismar
Siviero is the founder and coordinator of the Swimming Through Postcards
Project (Nadando Pelos Cartões Postais). His work combines sport,
environmental education, and health promotion, encouraging the preservation of
natural resources and the practice of physical activity as tools for social
transformation.
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