Posted on Aug 24, 2020
Hundreds swim from Asia to Europe in Istanbul race
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While many sporting events have been cancelled by the coronavirus pandemic, a unique swimming challenge took place in Istanbul on Sunday.
Hundreds of competitors took part in the 32nd Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swimming Race, which is considered one of the world's best open water swimming races and the only intercontinental swimming contest.
The race started in Istanbul's Kanlica district, which lies on the Asian side of the city, and ended in the European Kurucesme district.
According to Hurriyet Daily News, 1,765 swimmers from 59 countries braved the 6.5km (four mile) race.
Hundreds of competitors took part in the 32nd Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swimming Race, which is considered one of the world's best open water swimming races and the only intercontinental swimming contest.
The race started in Istanbul's Kanlica district, which lies on the Asian side of the city, and ended in the European Kurucesme district.
According to Hurriyet Daily News, 1,765 swimmers from 59 countries braved the 6.5km (four mile) race.
Hundreds swim from Asia to Europe in Istanbul race
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Tough swim! Every year we have people swimming across Lake Erie. Its 23 miles from Canada to our local beach its takes about 10 hours to make the swim. PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
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