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World Aquatics changes date for Doha 2024 Open Water Swimming events

World Aquatics changes date for Doha 2024 Open Water Swimming events

23 Dec 2023 Zone 2 West & Central Africa 1 min read
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Logistics issues at the Doha Port venue have prompted a schedule change for the Men’s and Women’s 5km open water swimming competitions at the World Aquatics Championships – Doha 2024.

The Men's and Women's 5km Open Water Swimming Events have been rescheduled for February 7, 2024, from February 6, 2024. The men's 5km race is scheduled to begin at 13:00 (10:00 UTC), while the women's 5km competition is scheduled to begin at 10:30 local time (UTC 7:30).

The schedule for the Women's 10km (3 February), Men's 10km (4 February) and mixed 4x1500m Relay (8 February) events is scheduled to remain unchanged.

Please click here to view the World Aquatics Championships - Doha 24's entire program of Open Water Swimming events. The full schedule for the whole championship can be viewed here.

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