Greetings
In distance running we have a marathon. Biking has century rides. Triathletes focus on Ironman as the pinnacle distance. Does open water swimming have a distance that is viewed as a benchmark event?
Thanks
Spudfin
25K and longer are usually considered marathon swims.
In marathon swimming there is no one distance that is “the” marathon. Most countries have designated the 5K, 10K and 25K as open water championship distances. However marathon swims have typically been based on the geography (around the island, across the lake, down the river, etc.) and are usually longer, in some times much longer, than 25K.
25K and longer are usually considered marathon swims.
In marathon swimming there is no one distance that is “the” marathon. Most countries have designated the 5K, 10K and 25K as open water championship distances. However marathon swims have typically been based on the geography (around the island, across the lake, down the river, etc.) and are usually longer, in some times much longer, than 25K.
