Post-swim update:
Five heroic swimmers, Abhi, Fabio, Marlene, Nicola and Carolin entered the 16.5 degree celsius cold water. We did 71 lanes in one of Britains longest pools (100 yards long). Fabio and Marlene swam the most lanes, but it took them 2 hours longer too, which they sacrificed from their time at the picnic. I won't tell individual lane counts, but you can calculate them from the summary below if you want :)
The five swimmers swam in total 71 lanes. Fabio and Marlene swam most. Carolin swam 2/3 of the Fabio's distance and Abhi swam 2/3 of the Marlene's distance. Nicola and Abhi
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