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William Mata

Historic Thames swim cancelled in 2024 due to sewage fears

A swimming race that dates back to the 1890s has been cancelled this year due to fears of sewage in the River Thames. 

Organisers have called off the July 6 Boulter's to Bray Swim in Maidenhead announcing this week they could not find “any satisfactory way" to ensure it would be safe for participants. 

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