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Swimmers dive into the Whanganui Bridge to Bridge Challenge
1 Mar, 2021 04:00 PM
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Spectators took to the banks of the Whanganui River to watch swimmers competing in the Bridge to Bridge swim. Photo / Lewis Gardner
Spectators took to the banks of the Whanganui River to watch swimmers competing in the Bridge to Bridge swim. Photo / Lewis Gardner
Hosted by the Whanganui Multisport Club, 34 swimmers competed in the 3km event.
Starting near the Aramoho Rowing Club, the swimmers finished the 3.2km swim at the Union Boat Club.
Simon Mori took first place by more than a minute with a time of 26m 50s. With his win, Mori claimed the Holmes Cup.