Sweltering Sentosa Waters Challenge Swimmers at World Aquatics Championships
Source: news.source.channelnewsasia
Competitors at the World Aquatics Championships in Sentosa faced extreme conditions due to high water temperatures and choppy seas, making the men's and women's 10km open water races some of the toughest ever. Despite the challenges, Germany's Florian Wellbrock and Australia's Moesha Johnson clinched gold in their respective races, showcasing the impact of heat training and resilience in open water swimming.
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The water temperature during the races was recorded at 30.4°C for the men's race and 30.8°C for the women's race, nearing the maximum allowed temperature of 31°C.
Competitors described the races as some of the hardest they've ever swum, attributing the difficulty to the heat and choppy conditions.
Germany's Florian Wellbrock won the men's 10km race, while Australia's Moesha Johnson won the women's 10km race.
A significant number of competitors did not finish the races, with 11 men and 15 women failing to complete the course.
Heat training was cited as crucial for success in these conditions, with Wellbrock mentioning a year of preparation focused on heat adaptation.
