Swimmers from all categories swim across the Victoria Harbour from Tsim Sha Tsui Public Pier to Wan Chai Golden Bauhinia Square Public Pier during the New World Harbour Race 2018. Photo: Robert Ng
Swimmers from all categories swim across the Victoria Harbour from Tsim Sha Tsui Public Pier to Wan Chai Golden Bauhinia Square Public Pier during the New World Harbour Race 2018. Photo: Robert Ng
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Sport /  Hong Kong

Cross Harbour Race: 1970s’ two-time winner Karen Robertson recalls protective baby cream, pollution, chaotic start and lots of fun

  • The Cross Harbour race returns on Sunday with 1,500 swimmers tackling the 1km (0.6-mile) route between Wan Chai and Tsim Sha Tsui
  • ‘People might grab you and your goggles might come off, so you have to be prepared for all situations’ says two-time winner Karen Robertson

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Updated: 7:52am, 11 Dec, 2021

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Swimmers from all categories swim across the Victoria Harbour from Tsim Sha Tsui Public Pier to Wan Chai Golden Bauhinia Square Public Pier during the New World Harbour Race 2018. Photo: Robert Ng
Swimmers from all categories swim across the Victoria Harbour from Tsim Sha Tsui Public Pier to Wan Chai Golden Bauhinia Square Public Pier during the New World Harbour Race 2018. Photo: Robert Ng
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