The Czech Open Water Swimming Cup 2012 will consists of 25 swimming marathons.
21 races will be held in open water venues around the Czech Republic; three competitions will be indoor long-distance swimming competitions (5000 meters) and one event is a 24-hour swim.
The key races include the Czech Championships held on April 15th, a 5K indoor race in a 50m pool in Prague, a 10K swim in Pilsen on July 7th, a 5K and 20K race in Lipno on August 25-26th, and the final stage of the Czech Cup on November 3rd with a 5K Superfinal in a 25m pool in Krnov.
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