In July, Paul Georgescu became the first Romanian swimmer to achieve the Oceans Seven, but he has also been concurrently busy organizing the new AtlantisMan event – the longest race ever offered in the Black Sea on the Romanian coast.
Georgescu explains, “AtlantisMan will take place on September 14th – 15th in Jupiter, a resort located on the shores of the Black Sea. The main 10 km race is scheduled on Saturday, the first day of competition.
Hundreds of swimmers from Romania and abroad are expected to test their endurance, speed or determination in the waves of the
Black Sea. The events include the 10 km marathon swim, the 2 km sprint, and the 3×500 meter relay. Also, children can take a part in the 250 meter and 500 meter races.
I had been planning to organize such an international event in Romania for along time. Based on my experience in competitions that I have participated all over the globe, I will use in my own country, to offer the competitors the ideal environment in which to test their limits, to enjoy the sea, the sand, to socialize with other swimmers. For those who come from abroad, they can discover part of our Romanian coastline and the beauty of the Black Sea.”
The Romania national open water swimming champion Andrei Enache headlines the competition. One of the guests of honor is the Bulgarian superstar and a recent Oceans Seven colleague Petar Stoychev, a legend in the marathon swimming and ice swimming worlds with four Olympic experiences.
Georgescu can hardly contain his excitement, “It will be a historic first edition also because in the second day of races, a separate ranking will be made for the Romanian schools that will send their students to AtlantisMan relay race. The races are for both
amateurs and professionals. AtlantisMan is a test of endurance and I’m sure that this competition is a start for amateurs who wants to overcome their limits.”
For more information and registration to the 10 km Full AtlantisMan, 2 km Sprint AtlantisMan, Team AtlantisMan, or AtlantisKids races, visit here. The Full AtlantisMan and Sprint AtlantisMan offer cash prizes to the top finishers.
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