RIO 2016: Copacabana Beach will host Open Water Swimming 10K Races

The course of Marathon Swimming is located in calm waters sheltered by the headland of Fort Copacabana.

This location is normally used for Triathlon International competitions. The courses of Cycling and Running stretches along the beach, ensuring a great exciting environment created by the thousands of spectators in the shore. Five thousand temporary seats facing the beach will be installed on the Atlantic Avenue, ensuring fantastic views of the entire course and its natural beauty.

Olympic Sports/Disciplines: Aquatics (Marathon Swimming); Triathlon

Paralympic Sports/Disciplines: Paratriathlon

Gross seating capacity (Olympic and Paralympic Games): 5,500