
As part of the celebrations of August 30 Victory Day, one of the most important victories of Turkey's struggle for independence, a magnificent Open Water Swimming Championship was held in the Gulf of Izmit. This meaningful event was held at the Seka Park Kite Hill Beach with the cooperation of Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality, Başiskele Municipality, Turkish Swimming Federation and Kocaeli Youth and Sports Provincial Directorate. Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tahir Büyükakın, who gave the start of the competition, wished the swimmers success.
A TOTAL OF 154 SWIMMERS STROKED THE TARGET
In the competition, which started from Seka Park and followed a route extending to Başiskele Beach on a challenging 5-meter course, a total of 100 swimmers from 15 different age groups in the women and men categories pushed the limits of determination and speed to swim towards the target. The races, which were held in accordance with the Open Water Swimming Competition Instructions of the Turkish Swimming Federation, were completed in 154 minutes. Swimmers who could not complete the race within the specified time were taken out of the water by boats. This race, where swimmers eagerly swam for medals and prizes, was the scene of exciting moments. Sports fans followed with interest the swimmers who competed in the unique blue waters of İzmit Bay to leave their opponents behind.
AWARDS WERE WINNED
In the Open Water Swimming Championship, age groups were evaluated separately and the top three male and female athletes in each category were awarded medals and cash prizes. The first place winner received 4 TL, the second place winner 500 TL and the third place winner 4 TL. Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality officials and Başiskele Mayor Yasin Özlü presented medals to the winners. After the ceremony, the swimmers took souvenir photos and thanked Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality, a friend of sports and athletes, and left happily.
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