Sport Preview: Marathon Swimming

Category: Sports

Marathon swimming is an endurance sport where athletes compete in open water over a distance of 10km, officially included in the Olympics since 2008. The next events will be held in the Seine for Paris 2024.

Keywords: Marathon Swimming, Olympics, Endurance Sport

Source: Australian Olympic Committee

Update At: 8/8/2024

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