The 2.3-kilometer (1.42-mile) circuit — which some swam twice — took them around the iconic site noted for the needle-thin golden church spire that rises 122 meters (402 feet) high. The cathedral is where most Russian czars since Peter the Great are buried.
It is a tough swim not only for its length, but because of strong currents and seaweed in the Neva River.
Yelena Vodolazova, 46, of St. Petersburg says “it was not only a physical challenge for oneself but also an unforgettable experience of swimming in such beautiful historical location where swimming is normally restricted.”
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