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ILSF water safety volunteers headed into the Red Sea as part of the water safety team for the three-day FINA Marathon Swim World Series in Eilat in December.
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Volunteers paddled out on lifesaving surfboards to help accompany and watch over some of the world's top swimmers as they competed to qualify in the Olympics for marathon swimming.
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Events included relays and a 10-kilometer race. Competitors included the men's and women's Olympic medalists.
Interested in volunteering on ILSF’s water safety team? Take one of our upcoming 14-hour water safety courses for adult volunteers. More information on our courses and events page.
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The full Olympic qualifier swimming competition is available for viewing on YouTube:
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