Open Swim Harmonie Mutuelle Lyon takes place on Sat, Sep 5, 2026 in Lyon, France. The main route is 7 km.
- Date
- Sat, Sep 5, 2026
- Start
- Lyon 🇫🇷
- Distance
- 7 km
- Level
- Open to all
An open water swimming event featuring multiple distances including a 7 km river crossing through the heart of Lyon in the Rhône River.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
This 7 km open water river swim demands sustained endurance and continuous sighting capability over a prolonged duration in the Rhône River.
Endurance capacity
Covering a distance of 7 km in open water requires prolonged aerobic output and exceptional muscular endurance to maintain stroke efficiency.
Sighting and navigation
Swimming through the heart of Lyon in a river setting demands consistent sighting technique to stay on course without visual lane markers.
Given the extended duration of a 7 km swim, athletes should aim for a consistent intake of carbohydrates through sports nutrition and fluids before and during the event.
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