Over 2,800 swimmers cross Istanbul Strait in annual intercontinental race

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Over 2,800 swimmers cross Istanbul Strait in annual intercontinental race
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More than 2,800 athletes from over 70 countries compete on 6.5-kilometre course.

The swimming race started from Kanlica Pier on the Anatolian side and ended at Kurucesme on the Europe an side. / Photo: AA

The Turkish National Olympic Committee organised the event, which took place on Sunday, in which more than 2,800 athletes from over 70 countries competed on the 6.5-kilometre course.The swimming race started from Kanlica Pier on the Anatolian side and ended at Kurucesme on the European side. Nehir Guler ranked second with 47 minutes and 16 seconds, while Su Inal finished third with 47 minutes and 39 seconds.Talya Erdogan stated that her first race experience in the Strait was nice and fun.

Last year's winner Ulac, who came second this year, said it was a good race and thanked the supporters.

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