Open Water Swimming

Open Water Swimming is the latest Olympic Sport. Most swims are between 1km and 3 km. In a standard triathlon, the swim leg in 3.8 km (2.4 miles). Marathon swimming is 10 km or more!

The pace of these races is very fast right from the start. Swimmers jostle for position then head for the buoys. Competitive swimmers use techniques and strategies to keep ahead of the pack. Many open water swimmers train for triathlons and Ironman competitions.

WIFC is equipped for in-the-water race starts and judged marker finishes.

Open water swimming competitions are held on the Recreational Waterway portion of the Centre.

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