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Sun Moon Lake International Swimming Festival

Overview

The 44th Sun Moon Lake International Swimming Festival was held on September 20, 2026, in Nantou County, attracting approximately 21,700 participants from 38 countries.

To improve safety, organizers implemented a new “real-name dual-chip” sensing system. This required swimmers to wear specialized chips on both their wrists and torpedo buoys to allow for real-time movement monitoring and efficient location identification during emergencies.

During the event, Spanish swimmer Zhao Weixin recorded the fastest time, completing the nearly 3-kilometer course in 56 minutes and 27 seconds. To promote ecological sustainability, Nantou County Magistrate Xu Shu-hua released 10,000 fish fry into the lake. The festival also introduced commemorative medals for finishers to supplement traditional certificates.

Entities

Xu Shu-hua · Zhao Weixin · Nantou County Government · Chang Wei-chieh · Sun Moon Lake International Swimming Festival

Timeline

  1. about 14 hours ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Sun Moon Lake hosts 44th International Marathon Swimming event

    The 44th Sun Moon Lake International Marathon Swimming event drew 21,700 participants from 38 countries, featuring a new dual-chip safety tracking system and record-setting swims.

  2. 4 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Sun Moon Lake International Swimming Festival to host 21,700 participants

    The 44th Sun Moon Lake International Swimming Festival will feature 21,700 participants from 38 countries, utilizing a new dual-chip real-name system to ensure swimmer safety.

Sources

atlascontact.nl · bccnews.com.tw · epochtimes.com · heartbeats.jp · taiwanreports.com · theinitium.com