Video. Nearly one thousand people swim across Danube in Budapest

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Swimmers set off in the Generali OWT Danube Crossing powered by Organic Shop race at Liberty Bridge in Budapest on 29 August 2026.

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Nearly one thousand people swim across Danube in Budapest

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The Danube was closed to river traffic for four hours to make way for the Generali OWT Danube Crossing open-water swim.

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