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!
I think more people stayed around for awards last year and in 2005. Big Shoulders was a national championship in those years and they gave out 3 medals for each age group. I enjoyed seeing the awards and was glad that they waited for everyone to finish.
Being so early in the morning I am not sure wine would make people stick around longer. Maybe coffee would!
I think more people stayed around for awards last year and in 2005. Big Shoulders was a national championship in those years and they gave out 3 medals for each age group. I enjoyed seeing the awards and was glad that they waited for everyone to finish.
Being so early in the morning I am not sure wine would make people stick around longer. Maybe coffee would!
