Vansbrosimmet
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Vansbrosimningen in 2010.
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| Status | active |
| Genre | sporting event |
| Date(s) | July |
| Frequency | annual |
| Country | Sweden |
| Inaugurated | 1950 |
| Organised by | Vansbro AIK |
Vansbrosimningen or Vansbrosimmet is held in July and an annual open water swimming competition held in Vansbro, Dalarna, Sweden since 1950. The distance is 3,000 m, first 2,000 m in Vanån then 1,000 m in Västerdal River. It is part of En svensk klassiker, the "Swedish Classic" which also includes crosscountry skiing (Vasaloppet, 90 kilometers), biking (Vätternrundan, 300 kilometers) and running (Lidingöloppet, 30 kilometers).
No winners were selected the years 1950-1955.
Coordinates: 60°30′19″N 14°13′49″E / 60.50528°N 14.23028°E
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