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World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup NEOM

World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup NEOM

NEOM Beach Games 2024 welcomed the addition of open water swimming to its sporting schedule.

Witness Olympic and world champions tested their skill, navigation and endurance in the crystal-clear waters of NEOM Bay over the 10,000m individual race and the 4 x 1,500m mixed relay. 

An athlete competing in NEOM's Open Water Swimming World Cup
A group of swimmers competing in the Open Water Swimming World Cup in NEOM
NEOM Beach Games logo and World Aquatics logo

ABOUT World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup NEOM

World Aquatics is the sole and exclusive world governing body for all aquatics covering swimming, water polo, diving, artistic swimming, open water swimming and high diving. The World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup became the sixth sport of the games and followed Egypt, Italy, Portugal and Hong Kong as the final stop of the 2024 Open Water Swim series. 

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