GLESEN
The living archive of the swim

2017—2026

Eight editions. Eight ways to cross the same sea. A story built by swimmers, volunteers, organisers and a cause that grows with every stroke.

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History

Eight editions. One horizon.

Explore the history of Illa de Rúa year by year. 2020 and 2021 were a pause; the swim returned in 2022 as the 4th edition.

Hall of fame

Names that reached the top again.

Champions with more than one overall victory in the documented archive.

2
Anne de la Fuente FiañoWomen · 2 wins
2
Marcos Martínez MartínezMen · 2 wins
2
Rosalía García MíguezWomen · 2 wins
Illa de Rúa
The setting

The island is still there. The story continues.

The lighthouse, the rock and the Atlantic are the common backdrop to every edition. Names and times change; the challenge remains.

Photo: Vanbasten 23 · CC BY-SA 3.0
The next chapter

9th edition

The next edition already has its place in the story. The date and registration opening will be announced once confirmed.

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