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Petar Stoychev wins the first one-mile swimming competition in Lake Khovsgol, Mongolia

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Bulgarian swimmer Petar Stoychev won the historic first competition in Lake Khövsgöl in Mongolia under the auspices of the International Ice Swimming Association, BTA has reported.

The Bulgarian, widely recognized as the world's most successful marathon swimmer, triumphed in the men's one-mile swimming race in the crystal clear waters of the Mongolian lake. Stoychev finished with a time of 23:55 minutes.

Representatives of all continents (except Antarctica) participated in the event - Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Australia and Europe.




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