Dee Mile Swim
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- Date Sat 10th August 2019
- Location The Meadows, Chester
Event summary
The Dee Mile Swim, organised by Dee Mile Swim, is a historic event dating back to 1922. Taking place on Sat 10th August 2019 in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, participants will swim a mile and a quarter downstream starting at the Red House pub and finishing at the suspension bridge. The race features the prestigious 'Dee Mile Champion' title for the fastest swimmer within 5 miles of The Cross in Chester, swimming without a wetsuit. Awards are also given for the fastest all-comer and fastest wetsuit wearer. For those new to open water swimming, there is the Dee Mile Half, around 1k in distance, and a junior category for ages 12-15 years. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to take part in a classic swimming race with a rich history!
Organiser's Description
This is a classical race with a history going back to1922. The race starts at the Red House pub and is actually a mile and a quarter, swimming downstream around the Crook of the Dee to finish at the suspension bridge. Course times vary considerably depending on the seasonal flow, but the race retains the ancient 'Dee Mile Champion' title for the fastest swimmer, who must live within 5 miles of The Cross in the centre of Chester, and swim without a wetsuit.
Recognition is also made for:
- The fastest all-comer (i.e. those living outside of Chester who don’t wear a wetsuit).
- The fastest wetsuit wearer.
The newer Dee Mile Half (actually about 1k) is a welcome addition for those new to open water swimming, and for junior competitors aged 12-15years.
Recognition is also made for:
- The fastest all-comer (i.e. those living outside of Chester who don’t wear a wetsuit).
- The fastest wetsuit wearer.
The newer Dee Mile Half (actually about 1k) is a welcome addition for those new to open water swimming, and for junior competitors aged 12-15years.
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