Episkopi Station-24 Hour Swimathon

BFCyprus
BFCyprus
Nov 7 · 1 min read

This was the third year that Mr Andros Karasavvas had organised the gruelling 24 hour swimming challenge.

Four teams, each with 6 members, took part in the event this year representing:

  • HQ BFC
  • 2 Mercian
  • Station Lifeguards
  • CJPU.

Starting at 0900hrs on Thursday 31 October, after a gruelling 24 hours of swimming the results were as follows:

1st place — HQ BFC with 1,351 lengths swam — a total of 67km and 550m

2nd place — Station Lifeguards with 1126 lengths swam — a total of 61kms

3rd place — 2 Mercians with 1,003 lengths swam — a total of 54km and 800m

4th place — CJPU with 919 lengths swam — a total of 50km and 60m

The event also raised a total of €723 for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

A great thank you to all that donated, supported as well as taking part.

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