Berg’s award-winning setting skills and fierce focus make her a commanding presence on the court.
finishes at events like the OCC Invitational and Castle Swim consistently put her at the top of the standings, and her five-time reign as Waikīkī Swim Club’s Humu Cup winner speaks to both her speed and dedication. Today, Easton continues to thrive on new challenges. After nearly a decade focused on ocean racing, she returned to pool swimming in 2023 and wasted no time making a splash. Shortly after her comeback, she earned all-star honors in the 55–59 division, a distinction she hadn’t achieved since her 30s. “I still get the joy of competing. I still get the joy of working hard,” Easton says. “I like to get out there, train as hard as I can, and feel like I left it all in the water.” Where Easton approaches swimming with strategy and the quiet intensity of someone always pushing her own limits, Cunningham’s story is shaped by a lifelong love of the ocean—and the realization that he could turn that passion into a career. A renowned lifeguard, bodysurfer, and longtime steward of Hawai‘i’s shorelines, Cunningham’s path began with a simple thought as he watched the guards in the tower: “I can go to the beach, and I can get paid for it? Sign me up,” he laughs. What started as a summer job evolved into a 30- year career, establishing him as a respected voice in Hawai‘i’s ocean safety community.
Whether in the pool or the open ocean, Easton is always pushing herself to improve—dialing in on her goals with every stroke.
22 AMA | September/October 2025
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