On Sunday morning, the 9th Pattaya Cross Bay Swim was held once again to continue the many charity events of the Jomtien-Pattaya Rotary Club. The cross bay swimming competition raised funds for underprivileged children, including those under the care of the Father Ray Foundation, Baan Jing Jai, and the Mercy Center. The race across the bay started in the late morning, with a 3.5 km, a 1.2 km and a 600 Meter competitions, as well as a Children & Family Fun Swim.
The Grand Finale started informally in the afternoon, with stage performances by students in the care of the 3 shelters, plus more from private dance schools such as the Russian Ballet School and the Break Dance New Wave Crew. The Pattaya People Media Group and 96 Fm, led by the CEO Mr. Niels Colov, MC’d the performances and close of the competitions, and Deputy Mayor Ronagit Ekasing, along with the President of the Jomtien-Pattaya Rotary Club Mr. Dieter Reigber presented the trophies to the winners and 2nd and 3rd place of each category.
Winner of Men 3.5 Km Swim was Mr. Nic Wilson with the time recorded of 36.34 minutes. 2nd Place was Mr. Luke Gebbie with the time recorded of 37.22 minutes while Women 3.5 Km Swim went for Miss Margaret Grainger with the time record of 65.12 minutes. Winner of Men 1.2 Km Swim was Mr. Mark Liunec with the time recorded of 30.12 minutes and Women 1.2 Km Swim went for Miss Natal Liuneva with the time record of 26.18 minutes.
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