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Swimmers set off in the Generali OWT Danube Crossing powered by Organic Shop race at Liberty Bridge in Budapest on 29 August 2026.

Video. Nearly one thousand people swim across Danube in Budapest

Updated: 30/08/2026 - 9:01 GMT+2

The Danube was closed to river traffic for four hours to make way for the Generali OWT Danube Crossing open-water swim.

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