Abaca Press for Sports Illustrated
03 November, 2006
Contestants take a dive during the Arena Sprint swimming competition at the Centre Sportif Guy Boissière. The annual contest attracts top swimmers from around the country, who participate in 25m sprints. The event involves considerable spectacle, with music and a festival atmosphere.
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