Jovan Ristić, 21, won swim for the cross in Serbia.

The Swimming for the Holy Cross event was held across Serbia today, and at Lake Vlasina, the winner was Jovan Ristić, a twenty-one-year-old firefighter from Vranje. In Vranje, over 50 competitors participated, including young men, women, and children, swimming at the highest altitude in Europe. Jovan, who has been swimming since childhood, participated at Vlasina…

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Swimming for the Holy Cross happens yearly in Serbia.

The Epiphany swimming for the Holy Cross is traditionally held across Serbia. In Belgrade, the event takes place at several locations, including Ada Ciganlija, where the water temperature is around 5 degrees Celsius. There are 54 participants, including members of the Serbian Army, Gendarmerie, and civilians. Swimming is also organized at the Zemun Quay, following…

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