Open water is next big thing for South African Ho


Chad Ho of South Africa reacts after competing in the men's 5km open water race at the Aquatics World Championships in Kazan, Russia, July 25, 2015. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke

CAPE TOWN, (Reuters) - The marathon is the blue riband race that brings the athletics programme at the Olympic Games to a fitting close but swimming’s equivalent is still an emerging event and a long way off enjoying the same gravitas, says open water world champion Chad Ho. The South African is part of a 25-man field for the 10-kilometre race on Aug. 16 at Fort Copacabana against the backdrop of the world’s most famous beach which will bring the swimming programme at the Rio Games to a close.

“We could definitely do with a lot more recognition for the sport," Ho told Reuters.

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