VOICED : Nadadores cruzan lago siberiano para denunciar peligros ecológicos

Five Russian swimmers, including one woman, swam across Lake Baikal in Siberia to raise awareness about its ecological issues. The swim, covering 55 kilometers, was done without professional gear, with each swimmer spending 10 to 30 minutes in the icy water. The event aimed to highlight the need to protect Baikal from pollution and other threats. Despite facing temperatures as low as -5 degrees Celsius, the swimmers completed the challenge in 17 hours, supported by a rescue boat.

What was the primary purpose of the swimming challenge across Lake Baikal?

• To promote tourism in Siberia

• To break a world record

• To test new swimming gear

• To raise awareness about ecological issues

How did the swimmers manage the 55-kilometer distance of Lake Baikal?

• They swam with the help of motorboats

• They used a relay system

• They completed the swim over several days

• They swam individually without breaks

What precaution did the swimmers take due to the cold temperatures?

• Used thermal blankets

• Limited their time in the water

• Wore heated wetsuits

• Swam only during the day

What was the temperature of the water during the swim?

• -5 degrees Celsius

• 5 degrees Celsius

• 10 degrees Celsius

• 0 degrees Celsius

How long did the entire swimming challenge take to complete?

• 10 hours

• 15 hours

• 17 hours

• 12 hours