A 6.5km swimming competition that traverses the channel separating the Turkish city’s Asian and European banks, the Bosphorous Cross Continental is an annual contest started in 1989 that draws over 1,000 participants from 42 countries. Here, Istanbul-based photographer Andres Gonzalez captures some picturesque shots of this one-of-a-kind swimming contest.. Itching for a dip, guys?

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It’s fast approaching mid-year, and for those of you whose new year resolutions have been tucked away in dusty corners of the room, it’s time to rev up and get moving again! Here are some recreational activities you can consider to getting your foot in. Rather than the typical, why not opt for these other options that will cater to your various sporting fancies!

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