"Hundreds of people dressed up in Christmas costumes for the 116th 'Copa Nadal' (Christmas Cup) swim in Barcelona harbour on Wednesday, combining sports, history, and holiday spirit. Footage shows participants in swimsuits preparing for the dive before jumping into the water and swimming the course. After completing the race, swimmers are seen warming up with hot drinks. Known as the Christmas Cup, the event is a staple of the festive calendar and the oldest open water swimming race in Spain. The race reportedly follows a 200-metre route, with a turnaround at a buoy at the 100-metre mark, starting and finishing near the Christopher Columbus statue. Participants competed for a cash prize of 250 EUR (294 USD), awarded to the male and female winners."