Cross Harbour Race: ‘I stripped off and swam’ – SCMP’s Alkira Reinfrank overcomes pollution fears to enjoy exhilarating swim of a lifetime

• Video journalist was ready to throw caution to the wind amid pandemic restrictions and describes her 1km journey as a ‘fantastic experience’
• Alkira Reinfrank was among 1,200 who swam from Wan Chai to Tsim Sha Tsui as the annual race was revived after a two-year break