Swim of Peace Ouma – Djerba In Tunisia
The 26 km Swim of Peace Ouma – Djerba (Ouma of Djerba) is an open water swimming event to be held on June 2nd under the leadership of Nejib Belhedi with the support of the Djerba Ulyss Association and participation of Adam Walker, Haydn Welch, Jackie Cobell, Dave Cobell, Nicola Fraser, Silke Fraser, Rebecca Jarre, Thomas Noblett, Claire Noblett, Keith Bartolo, Gabriele Galli, and Mauro Giaconia as well as up to 1,000 children.Held on Djerba Island, there will be 5 main circuits ranging from 2-8 kilometers:
Circuit 1 (Nucleus of Peace): 2 km
Circuit 2 (Right Peace Wing 1): 4 km
Circuit 3 (Left Peace Wing): 4 km
Circuit 4 (Right Peace Wing 2): 8 km
Circuit 5 (Left Peace Wing 2): 8 km
The goal is for 1,000 swimmers to complete an average of 2 km during the 2-hour time period for a cumulative total of 2,000 km.
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