The major local TV station “TeleZüri” reported the 19th International Self-Transcendence Marathon Swim on the Zurich Lake from Rapperswil to Zurich. The TV commentator interviewed the first solo swimmer Jürg Schmid (Swiss) who reached the goal in 7h 10:23min. He also appraised the race as the second hardest swimming competition after the Channel crossing. More info, photos and result lists of the Zurich Marathon Swim 2006 here.

Copyright: TeleZüri, Zurich