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Long-distance Swimming

From Steven Munatones, for About.com

Definition: swimming in natural or man-made bodies of water such as oceans, bays, lakes, reservoirs, rowing basins and rivers; generally understood to be at least 3 kilometers in distance. (noun)
Also Known As: open water swimming, rough water swimming, marathon swimming
Examples: The masters swimmers decided to try long-distance swimming when they visited Hawaii.

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