Record Entry for Lee Swim

22nd July 2010

Entry has closed for this weekend's Vibes & Scribes Lee Swim, with a record 341 swimmers taking on the two-kilometre course. The swim starts at 3.30pm on Saturday, sending the racers down the Lee with a 300m upstream section at the end to test the swimmers' energy reserves at the end of the race.

Originally held in 1914, the 2005 event drew 110 swimmers and crowds in excess of 5,000. Since then the event has attracted an average entry of 300 s

Most of the swimmers compete for age group prizes (under 20, 20-24, 25-29….up to 80-84!), some raise money for local charities and a good number just swim for the enjoyment of the day and the cheers of family and friends.

Following the swim a very social atmosphere continues on the boardwalk outside the Clarion Hotel and various festivities into the night.

Details of the race are available on the Event Website and you can also follow @lee-swim on Twitter.

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