From the starts to the turns, masses of swimmers in the open water can be described as a churning cacophony of competition.
Or perhaps it can be described as the captivating clamor of camaraderie? Whatever it is, it is charming, collegial and challenging.
Photos from the Great Swim, New Zealand Ocean Swim Series and the Nike Swim Miami (photo by George Kamper).
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