Samsung Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swimming Race

  • Date Sun 21st July 2019
  • Location Kanlica, Turkey

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A large group of swimmers wearing red swim caps are participating in a race in a wide body of water, swimming towards a distant shore. A bridge and hilly landscape are visible in the background. One swimmer stands on a platform, preparing to dive in.

Samsung Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swimming Race

Sun 21st July 2019

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Join findarace.com on Sunday 21st July 2019 for the prestigious 31st edition of the Samsung Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swimming Race in Beykoz, Istanbul. This iconic event, organized by findarace.com, challenges swimmers from around the globe to conquer the Bosphorus Strait, swimming from Asia to Europe. Starting at the Pier of Kanlıca in the Asian part of Istanbul, participants will swim south towards the finish line at Cemil Topuzlu Park in Kuruçeşme, north of the Bosphorus Bridge in the European part of the city. Recognized as the 'World's Best Open Water Swimming Offering' by WOWSA, this race promises an unforgettable experience for swimmers of all levels. Don't miss your chance to be a part of this incredible event!

Samsung Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swimming Race

Sun 21st July 2019

A large group of swimmers wearing red swim caps are participating in a race in a wide body of water, swimming towards a distant shore. A bridge and hilly landscape are visible in the background. One swimmer stands on a platform, preparing to dive in.

Organiser's Description

The 31st edition of the Samsung Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swimming Race, which is one of the most iconic events in the global sports calendar, will once again challenge swimmers from all over the World to cross the Bosphorus Strait, from Asia to Europe. The World-renowned route begins at the Pier of Kanlıca, in the Asian part of Istanbul. The race takes swimmers South and finishes at Cemil Topuzlu Park in Kuruçeşme, North of the Bosphorus Bridge, in the European part of the city.

The Samsung Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swimming Race was named by the World Open Water Swimming Association (WOWSA) as the 'World's Best Open Water Swimming Offering' in August 2017.

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Kanlica, Kanlıca Mahallesi, Beykoz/Istanbul, Turkey

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