A record-setting weekend is on the cards because the Midmar Mile has approached the Guinness Book of World Records for official recognition as the world's largest open water swimming event on two fronts:
* An attempt will be made on the largest single event record, which stands at 3 060 swimmers; that will likely take place in the company relay on Saturday.
* The Mile will also seek recognition as the largest overall event, which should prove to be no problem at all. A recent drop in the price of fuel has led to a spike in the pace of entries, and if the field is in the region of the recent marks of between 16 000 and 17 000 the record will fall.
Very exciting for all those participating. My gym coach shall be one of them so good luck everyone.
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