The 47.2 km Sea of Galilee Perimeter Swim in Israel was an unprecedented stage swim with 18 Israeli swimmers who swam 18.1 km, 15.7 km and 13.4 km respectively during the three-day swim.

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About

The 47.2 km Sea of Galilee Perimeter Swim in Israel by Udi Erell, Doron Amosi, Ben Enosh, Ori Sela, Oded Rahav, Luc Chetboun, Shani Moskuna, Adina Faur, Amnon Salai, Ami Ginsburg, Dror Belkin, Or Kind, Tal Fridman, Tal Snunit, Avishag Turek, Oded Gross, Erez Tzuk, and Tzvika was an unprecedented 3-day stage swim (18.1 km + 15.7 km + 13.4 km) near the shoreline of the Sea of Galilee.

Why it was nominated

For initiating an environmental awareness and protection program to keep the Sea of Galilee clean and safe while completing the vision of Ami Ginsberg to established a new marathon course.

Country

Israel

Swimmer(s)

Udi Erell, Doron Amosi, Ben Enosh, Ori Sela, Oded Rahav, Luc Chetboun, Shani Moskuna, Adina Faur, Amnon Salai, Ami Ginsburg, Dror Belkin, Or Kind, Tal Fridman, Tal Snunit, Avishag Turek, Oded Gross, Erez Tzuk, and Tzvika.