Lori King
New York
July 12, 2019 · 2nd place
TIME: 8hr 9min 10sec.
Capri-Napoli is one of the most fascinating and difficult competitions in the world. Since 1992, helds a long distance world title, now the crossing swimming race Capri-Napoli is a “FINA World Grand Prix” leg over a distance of 36 km as the crow file distance.
Capri-Napoli is the oldest marathon among the competitions of the FINA world open water swimming circuits and one of the most fascinating and difficult swimming marathon. Until 1992 it awarded the long distance world title.
Now it is leg of the annual World UltraMarathon Swim Series. The Gulf of Naples is the fascinating “race field” of this historic event which usually starts from Marina Grande in Capri and finishing at Naples seafront, over the distance of 36 km.
This is an event organized by the Italian Marathon Swim Association. Water World Swim, as one of the sponsors is invited to participate by getting a limited number of spots available for only approved by WWS swimmers. So get yours soon and we’ll meet there soon!
WWS 2023 FEATURED SWIMMER
WWS Swimmer Josie Page from Australia quialifies for the outright race on September 9.
Josie dominated the race from the first strokes after leaving Le Ondine Beach Club in Marina Grande on June 23, 2023. And she kept up a pace that was impossible to sustain not only for her male rivals but also for the members of the relay teams who have the ability to make regular changes.
The Australian swimmer arrived at the Circolo Canottieri Napoli after 7 hours 13′ and 34″, time that allows her to snatch the pass to the absolute race in September:
“I am very happy! A Fantastic journey with great sea conditions and calm waves accompanied me throughout the second half that allowed me to qualify for the final swim.”
Australia
June 23, 2023
FINAL TIME: 7hr 13min 34sec.
New York
July 12, 2019 · 2nd place
TIME: 8hr 9min 10sec.
Toronto, Ontario
June 28, 2019 · 3rd place
TIME: 9hr 53min 16sec.
Marathon swimmers embrace the challenge of crossing wild, open bodies of water with minimal assistance beyond their own physical strength and mental fortitude. There are ways to make the sport easier, but marathon swimmers consciously eschew them.
These Rules may be used by any swimmer who wishes to attempt a swim for which there is no local governing body. They also may be used by local governing bodies wishing to adopt a global standard, or as a foundation upon which to establish local exceptions.
For more information and news about this event, please visit the official website www.caprinapoli.com