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| Great Manchester Swim attracts record numbers | Great Manchester Swim attracts record numbers |
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| More than 3,000 people are taking part in an open water swim in Salford. | More than 3,000 people are taking part in an open water swim in Salford. |
| Organisers of the Great Manchester Swim said the event, which began at 09.30 BST, had attracted a record number of entries. | Organisers of the Great Manchester Swim said the event, which began at 09.30 BST, had attracted a record number of entries. |
| The one mile (1.6km) course starts close to the Lowry and takes in Dock 9, before finishing outside the watersports centre. | |
| Expert kayakers will patrol the route to ensure the safety of swimmers, organisers said. | Expert kayakers will patrol the route to ensure the safety of swimmers, organisers said. |