Nearly 1,000 people swim across the Danube in Budapest in the Generali OWT Danube Crossing, an open-water event staged for the first time in six years. The race takes place on a stretch of the river along the Hungarian capital.
To accommodate the competition, the Danube is closed to river traffic for about four hours. This temporary stoppage is used to ensure the safety of swimmers and other river users during the event window. Both outlets report the same timing and operational measures, focusing on the scale of participation and the impact on river navigation while the crossing occurs.
