超过300名游泳者参加芝加哥近100年来第一次露天游泳, 庆祝更清洁的河流, 并为ALS研究和青少年游泳计划筹募15万美元。 Over 300 swimmers raced in Chicago’s first open-water swim in nearly 100 years, celebrating cleaner rivers and raising $150,000 for ALS research and youth swim programs.

2025年9月21日, 超过300名游泳者参加了芝加哥在近一个世纪以来的第一次露水游泳, Over 300 swimmers participated in Chicago’s first open-water swim in nearly a century on September 21, 2025, racing 1- and 2-mile courses along the Chicago River. 这次活动由非营利组织A Long Swim举办,在经过数十年的环境恢复之后,庆祝了该河水质的改善,并标志着在公众进出和城市更新方面的一个里程碑。 The event, organized by nonprofit A Long Swim, celebrated the river’s improved water quality after decades of environmental restoration and marked a milestone in public access and urban renewal. 与会者赞扬了清晰、清洁的水和高可见度,生命卫士、全球定位系统跟踪和机器人标记确保了安全。 Participants praised the clear, clean water and strong visibility, with safety ensured by lifeguards, GPS tracking, and robotic markers. 游泳为西北大学的ALS研究筹集了150 000至100 000美元,为青少年游泳课程筹集了50 000美元。 The swim raised $150,000—$100,000 for ALS research at Northwestern University and $50,000 for youth swim lessons. 官员确认,尽管最近下雨,水仍符合环保局的标准,这一事件突出表明在污染控制、基础设施升级和社区参与方面取得的进展。 Officials confirmed water met EPA standards despite recent rain, and the event highlighted progress in pollution control, infrastructure upgrades, and community engagement.