London Olympics | Marathon swimming

Eva Risztov of Hungary, left, celebrates after winning the gold medal alongside silver medalist Haley Anderson of the United States in the women’s open-water swimming marathon. (Clive Rose / Getty Images)

Aug. 9, 2012 3:53 PM PT

Haley Anderson of the United States swims through Hyde Park to a silver medal in the 10-kilometer race.

Swimmers dive into the Serpentine, a man-made lake in Hyde Park, to start the women’s 10-kilometer open-water swimming marathon. (Charlie Riedel / Associated Press)

Spectators line Serpentine Lake in Hyde Park to cheer the athletes competing in the women’s 10-kilometer swimming marathon race. (Charlie Riedel / Associated Press)

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London Olympics | Marathon swimming

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