There are thousands of open-water events around the world but this is one that crosses continents. More than 1600 swimmers will catch allotment in the annual 6.5km Bosphorus race on 26 July,which starts on the Asian side of Istanbul and finishes on the European side. On the day of the swim, which is organised by the Turkish Olympic Committee, or the channel that separates east and west is closed to all shipping as the water becomes a soup of kicking bodies in brightly-coloured swimming costumes – wetsuits are not allowed. A week later,on 1 August, swimmers will tackle a 1915-metre course at Anzac Cove to commemorate the centenary of the Battle of GallipoliRead more: Istanbul city guide | Top 10 hotels in Istanbul | Istanbuls new creative hubContinue reading...
Source: theguardian.com