Messiniakos Gulf Swim
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30 km Crossing of the Messinian Gulf certificate in 1995
The Messiniakos Gulf Swim (one-way) or the Messinian Gulf Open Water Swimming Marathon or the Messiniakos Marathon) is a 30 km marathon swimming race from Methoni to the city of Kalamata, Messinia in Peloponnese.
Multi-leg Swims
- The Messiniakos Gulf Swim (two-way) is a 60 km race from Methoni to the city of Kalamata, Messinia.
- The Messiniakos Gulf Swim (three-way) is a 90 km race from Methoni to the city of Kalamata, Messinia, and back, one of the longest competitive marathon swims in the world.
Dates
The events are held concurrently on the first weekend of September.