The Tethys Challenge Formula 7777 includes 7 different open water swimming races between 6-12 km along the coast of Tunisia on 7 consecutive days.
The scenic, but competitive tour of 7 Tunisia’s islands is held in late May and early June where 7 international marathon swimmers compete against one another.
The event include the following races:
Stage 1, Day 1 – 6 km – Ile Zembretta to El Haouaria Sea crossing (El Haouria) Stage 2, Day 2 – 10 km – Ile Kuriat to Monastir Sea Crossing (Monastir) Stage 3, Day 3 – 15 km – Sidi Youssef to Sidi Monasour Sea Crossing (S.Fax) Stage 4, Day 4 – 6 km – Ele De Dejbra to Jorf Sea Crossing (Ele De Dejbra) Stage 5, Day 5 – 10 km – Iles Kani to Cape Zabib Sea Crossing (Tunis) Stage 6, Day 6 – 6 km – Ele Pane to Sidi Makki Sea Crossing (Bizerte) Stage 7, Day 7 – 12 km – Port of Carthage to Miami Space Sea (Tunis)
Photo shows Aditya Santosh Raut was the youngest competitor at the 2007 event.
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