670 contestants participated in today's Big Shoulders 2.5K and 5k Open Water Long Distance Swim Classic in Lake Michigan. Water temperature was a balmy 72 degrees. Sunny skies produced air temperatures in the mid-seventies.
As usual, Chicago Masters did a super job of organizing this event. Results were available very promptly at the conclusion - love that electronic timing! If past performance is any guide, they'll be posting the results for your viewing pleasure at www.bigshoulders.org in a very timely fashion.
This is a challenging and fun event and worth of consideration by any serious OW swimmer even when it isn't the national championship.
Thank you Chicago Masters for a job well done!
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I'm in full agreement with the sentiment here. A great venue, well organized, with extra credit for ordering great weather.
If you don't know the location, there is a substantial breakwater that helps in reducing waves, though this year it likely didn't have any effect.
I'm in full agreement with the sentiment here. A great venue, well organized, with extra credit for ordering great weather.
If you don't know the location, there is a substantial breakwater that helps in reducing waves, though this year it likely didn't have any effect.
