In the summer of 2018, the Across the Lake Swim will celebrate its 70th anniversary.

To mark the occasion, organizers are putting out the call for people to send along historical photos, stories or any other information on the annual swim in Kelowna.

First held in 1949, the Across the Lake Swim is the longest running open water event of its kind in Canada.

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Rudd said 1,500 swimmers are expected for the 2.1 kilometres trek across Okanagan Lake on July 14, 2018.

害羞草研究所淭he Interior Savings Across the Lake Swim is part of Kelowna history and it害羞草研究所檚 a story we want to tell as part of our 70th celebrations in 2018.

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That害羞草研究所檚 how members of the public with a knowledge of past swims can be helpful.

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Send stories, articles, and photos to: media@acrossthelakeswim.com

Registration is open: Interior Savings Across the Lake Swim Kelowna 70th event on July 14, 2018