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Swimrun ÖTILLÖ, translating to "island to island" in Swedish, is an endurance multi-sport race and the official World Championship of the sport of swimrun. Founded in 2006, the competition takes place in the Stockholm Archipelago, where teams of two alternate between open-water swimming and trail running across numerous islands. Participants must navigate the course together, transitioning between disciplines without changing their gear. The event is designed for elite endurance athletes capable of handling cold water and rugged terrain over extended distances.
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What does ÖTILLÖ mean?
ÖTILLÖ translates to "island to island" in Swedish, capturing the race format of traversing between islands in the Stockholm Archipelago. The name reflects the core concept of swimrun: alternating between swimming and running across a chain of islands without transitions.
How far is the ÖTILLÖ Swimrun World Championship race?
The ÖTILLÖ World Championship covers approximately 75 kilometers in total, combining roughly 10 kilometers of open-water swimming with about 65 kilometers of trail running across 24 islands in the Stockholm Archipelago. Teams of two must complete the entire course together, staying within close proximity at all times.
Do you compete in ÖTILLÖ solo or as a team?
ÖTILLÖ requires teams of two athletes who must stay within 10 meters of each other throughout the entire race. Teams can be all-male, all-female, or mixed, and both members must complete every swim and run segment together while carrying all their equipment from start to finish.
When was the first ÖTILLÖ race held?
The first ÖTILLÖ race took place in 2006 in the Stockholm Archipelago, growing out of a wager between friends. It has since expanded into a global series of qualifying races, but the original Swedish event remains the official Swimrun World Championship.
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