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Canadian team arrive in Doha to participate in FINA Marathon Swim World Series

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12-March-2018

Canadian team arrive in Doha to participate in FINA Marathon Swim World Series

DOHA, March 13, 2018-The Canadian swimming team arrived in Doha on Monday to participate in the opening round of the 2018 FINA Marathon Swim World Series to be staged in Doha on Friday and Saturday.

Doha will open the FINA Marathon Swim World Series 2018, which features nine meetings taking place in some of the world's most scenic waterways, including the Seychelles, Portugal, Canada and China.

Over 350 athletes from over 50 national federations all over the world will compete in the one-day competition programme from March until November, with a total of $30,000 prize money available per event.

Speaking ahead of the event, President of the Qatar Swimming Association (QSA) and FINA Bureau Member, Khalil al-Jabir said, “It is an honour for Qatar to host another prestigious FINA event and welcome the world's best open water swimmers to kick off their World Series campaigns in Doha.