Betsy Owens-Terry Laughlin Memorial Cable Swims

The Betsy Owens and Terry Laughlin Memorial Cable Swim features 1-mile and 2-mile swims, held on a ¼ mile underwater cable course marked by buoys. Participants must be registered with USMS or an equivalent FINA organization, and age is determined as of December 31, 2023. Current USMS rules apply, with specific swimwear regulations. Safety measures are prioritized, with safety boats and medical services on standby. Entry fees differ for USMS/FINA members and non-members, and no refunds are offered. The event occurs at Mirror Lake in Lake Placid, with heats seeded by swimmers' pool swim times.