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Foreword
Welcome message from Race Director Wayne Riddin,
and Sharon Combrink of title sponsor aQuellé.
Marvellous Midmar
The 47 th edition of the world’s largest open water
swim is here, and it’s time for some 12,000
swimmers to get ready to dive in to the famous waters of
the Midmar Dam and complete their Midmar crossing.
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Swimmers to Watch
More on top contenders Chad Ho, Michelle Weber
and Ashley Hogg, all of whom will be pushing for
podium positions in the elite race.
Let’s Do It All Again!
Midmar Mile legends Mike ‘Buthie’ Arbuthnot
and Gail Bristow have been part of every
aQuellé Midmar Mile since the first swim in 1974.
The 20 Year Club
Here are all 325 swimmers who have completed
the aQuellé Midmar Mile 20 times or more.
Everything You Need to Know...
From the programme of the weekend to
registration, parking, timing and more, here’s a
run-through of all the info you need for the 2020 aQuellé
Midmar Mile event.
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Traffic Flow Map
Our handy map shows you how to get into the
Midma Dam, where to park, and where to find
everything at the race venue.
Swimming for a Great Cause
Over the years, the aQuellé Midmar Mile has
raised millions of rands for deserving charities,
and the charity aspect has become an integral part of the
event. Here are some of the phenomenal organisations
that will benefit from this year’s race.
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Celebrating the Winners
Looking back through the rich 46-year history
of the aQuellé Midmar Mile, the event has seen
many great swimmers claiming line honours across the
various categories.
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Watch the Race Action Live!
Want to watch all the aQuellé Midmar Mile
action live and support your loved ones from
home? You can do so right here thanks to our our live
stream, which will also be broadcast from our website or
our Facebook page.
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Official Bragging Rights
Certificate printing and medal engraving will be
available at the finish
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