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 think that awards should only be given after everyone is back, safe and accounted for.
I see Kirk's view too that there is a bit of waiting around can be a little wearying after a tough swim.
As for afterevents, why not right up some portable showers for the finished swimmers to get cleaned up and comfortable? Or A lunch as has been suggested.
This worked at the OW I did 2 weeks ago.
I sat on my butt and ate a sandwich and cookies while Dave Barrra completed a 1/2 mile swim...what's better than that?
I think that awards should only be given after everyone is back, safe and accounted for.
I see Kirk's view too that there is a bit of waiting around can be a little wearying after a tough swim.
As for afterevents, why not right up some portable showers for the finished swimmers to get cleaned up and comfortable? Or A lunch as has been suggested.
This worked at the OW I did 2 weeks ago.
I sat on my butt and ate a sandwich and cookies while Dave Barrra completed a 1/2 mile swim...what's better than that?
