Whatโs new this year at the 38th Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swimming Race? All of the information you need to know regarding this year’s race can be found in the swimmerโs video guide.
This is Millwall Outer Dock in East London – a designated ‘no swimming zone’ where a 14-year-old, named by the the Mayor of Tower Hamlets as Banta Sillah, tragically lost his life after getting into difficulty during Monday eveningโs heatwave.
The teenager was remembered as a “talented young footballer” who was dearly loved by his peers.
As tributes are left by the water, authorities are issuing an urgent reminder to Londoners about the severe dangers of open water swimming.
A driver was seen being rescued from a partially submerged SUV as heavy flooding hit Norfolk on Tuesday. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a flash flood warning to include parts of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Suffolk on Tuesday afternoon. The NWS described the weather as “dangerous and life-threatening.” Everyone was urged to avoid travel unless evacuating due to flooding or under an official evacuation order.
Bartลomiej Kubkowski reached the beach at Dziwnรณw in northwestern Poland on Sunday following his epic swim of around 160 kilometers.
The Pole, supported by boats that provided food, medical supervision and helped him navigate, had left the Swedish town of Kรฅseberga 55 hours earlier.
Under the rules of the attempt, however, he could not touch the vessels, climb aboard or sleep, and to officially complete the challenge he had to leave the water and stand on the beach without assistance.
Asked how he felt after finally defeating the Baltic, Kubkowski said he was โso exhausted that I donโt know yet.โ
Lรฉon Marchand remains uncertain for the 400m individual medley at the European Swimming Championships as he continues his recovery from an adductor injury suffered at the French Championships. The four-time Olympic champion is expected to compete in Saint-Denis, but his final programme will depend on his fitness and a further MRI assessment.
Marchand is currently entered for the 200m and 400m individual medley, 200m butterfly and 400m freestyle.
