The Polson 5
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Open water swimmer swimming in no man's land during The Five, a World Open Water Swimming Series event in Hong Kong. Photo by Mike Pickles
The Five, Extreme 5 km Ocean Swim
2014-2015 WOWSS offers 13 races around the world including The Five
Singha Chau with The Five race director Doug Woodring at the World Open Water Swimming Series event in Hong Kong
The Polson 5 (previously known as The Five, and Pier to Pier Invitational) is a 5 km open water swimming competition held annually in Hong Kong since 2010. The race starts at the Stanley Blake Pier and finishing in Repulse Bay. It is organized by Victoria Recreation Club (VRC)
The Five is also part of the 2014-2015 World Open Water Swimming Series.
Organisation
Ian Polson organises the annual race.
Past results
