What does “Ötillö” mean?

The history of Swimrun in two Swedish words
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From the Stockholm archipelago to your next bib

“Ötillö” means “from island to island” in Swedish (ö till ö). It’s the name of the race born in Sweden in 2006, which gave rise to Swimrun. The idea: alternate running and swimming, with no transition zone, to connect the islands of the Stockholm archipelago. Shoes on your feet, wetsuit on your back 🏊.

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