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Why is the only professional stop on the FINA tour in America being held in New York City?

April 26, 2017America fina held new york new york city professional tour

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Why is the only professional stop on the FINA tour in America being held in New York City?

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The world’s swimmers have longed to return to American soil. Most professional marathon swims are held in Europe; however, professional marathon swims have been held in Canada, Mexico, Argentina and Brazil for decades. Professional marathon swims used to be held in Atlantic City and Lake Michigan over the years, but these races are no longer held. New York City and NYC Swim are welcoming the world’s best swimmers back to America in the media capital of the world.