Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swimming Race: FAQs, Tips and Hints
<p>The 30km long Bosphorus strait connects the Black Sea and Sea of Marmara. It’s one of the busiest waterways in the world and splits Istanbul in half with Europe on one side and Asia on the other.</p>
<p>Once a year, for only two-hours, the tankers, cargo ships and thousands of commuter vessels are held back as 2,500 swimmers, from almost 60 countries, swim from one continent to the other — the only event in the world where finisher’s can claim this unique achievement.</p>
<p>If that wasn’t enough, then the waters of the Bosphorus can also boast being a key part of Istanbul’s fascinating history, from the Thracians who founded the city, the Greeks who colonised it, the Romans and Ottomans who made it the capital of their Empires and finally to the modern-day city that is home to over 15 million people.</p>
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