The world has innumerable difficult open water swimming competitions. But that difficulty is part of the challenge and allure.
“Rough conditions, cold water, sharks, jellyfish, tides, currents, waves, high altitudes and logistical considerations are some of the primary obstacles. Everyone has a weakness when it comes to open water swimming. Weakness may come in the form of swimming through rough water and waves. Or weakness might present itself with cold water and hypothermia. Or your weakness may be rooted in the fast pace and physicality of your competitors.”

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