The 2020 Wuhan Marathon Swimming is slated to kick off at the East Lake Scenic Area on October 8, which is the first large-scale swimming event since the city lifted lockdown.

The competition comprises a 10 kilometers competitive swimming, attracting 30 professional swimmers.

600 participants, who have made significant contributions to the fight against the COVID-19 epidemic and flooding prevention during the rainy season, will be invited to take part in a 2,020-meter race.(en.hubei.gov.cn by Zhang Yawei)