Vansbrosimningen or Vansbrosimmet is an annual
open water swimming competition held in July in
Vansbro,
Dalarna,
Sweden
Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden,The United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names states that the country's formal name is the Kingdom of SwedenUNGEGN World Geographical Names, Sweden./ref> is a Nordic country located on ...
since 1950. The distance is 3,000 m, first 2,000 m in
Vanån
Vanån is a river in Sweden and the largest tributary of Västerdal River. The annual open water swimming competition Vansbrosimningen
Vansbrosimningen or Vansbrosimmet is an annual open water swimming competition held in July in Vansbro, Dalarna ...
then 1,000 m in
Västerdal River. It is part of ''
En svensk klassiker En svensk klassiker, ''Swedish classic circuit'', is a diploma awarded to those who have finished races in four race disciplines (cross country skiing (sport), cross country skiing, cycle sport, cycling, swimming (sport), swimming, and cross country ...
'', the "Swedish Classic" which also includes crosscountry skiing (Vasaloppet, 90 kilometers), biking (Vätternrundan, 300 kilometers) and running (Lidingöloppet, 30 kilometers).
Winners
Men
No winners were selected the years 1950-1955.
External links
Official Website
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Recurring sporting events established in 1950
Open water swimming competitions
1950 establishments in Sweden
Swedish Classic Circuit
Swimming competitions in Sweden
Sport in Dalarna County
July sporting events