Nearly one thousand swimmers participate in Danube Crossing in Budapest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 7:01 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026

On August 30, nearly one thousand participants swam across the Danube River in Budapest during the Generali OWT Danube Swim. This marked the event's return after six years, with significant safety measures, including the closure of the river to traffic for four hours. Organizers stated that the stretch used for the swim is safe and clean, allowing swimmers to experience Budapest from a unique perspective. The event took place as part of the Generali Night Run sports festival, featuring various activities in iconic locations throughout the city.
- •The swim route was between Corvinus University and the University of Technology.
- •Forty paramedics and twelve motorboats ensured participant safety.
- •The event aimed to reduce mistrust of swimming in the Danube.
- •Growing interest in open-water swimming is noted by organizers.
- 7:01 AMYahoo Sports — Nearly one thousand people swim across Danube in Budapest for first crossing in six years
"The Danube was closed to river traffic for four hours to make way for the Generali OWT Danube Crossing open-water swim.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- Swimming•Aug 29, 2026, 5:59 PMHenshaw wins world gold 11 days after being in hospital
SwimmingSwimming•Aug 29, 2026, 5:16 PM5 southeastern Minnesota girls swimmers and divers to watch in 2026
Swimming•Aug 28, 2026, 8:03 AMVote for the Gainesville area's best swimmer in the 2026 season
Swimming•Aug 27, 2026, 7:40 PMCagliari talent Trepy released from hospital 10 days after nearly drowning
Swimming•Aug 27, 2026, 10:35 AMUSA Swimming announces Golden Goggles nominees; how to vote
Swimming•Aug 25, 2026, 8:15 PMSwimmer jabs thumbs in eyes of alligator to survive attack in Savannah River