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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 have taken 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 attracted a record number of entries this year.
The one mile (1.6km) course starts close to the Lowry and takes in Dock 9, before finishing outside the watersports centre. The one mile (1.6km) "dock to dock" course started close to the Lowry and took in Dock 9, before finishing outside the Helly Hansen Watersports Centre.
Expert kayakers will patrol the route to ensure the safety of swimmers, organisers said. Kayakers and safety boats monitored the route to ensure the safety of swimmers, organisers said.