Participants in the Great Ohio River Swim jump into the Ohio River Sunday, Aug. 28. Photo by Joe Simon.

The only open water swim across the Ohio River and back took place Sunday morning. Our own Joe Simon was there to capture images of the Great Ohio River Swim.

Swimmers jumped in at the Serpentine Wall on the Ohio side, swam across the river to the Newport side, and then came back.

Participants wait for the sun to rise on the morning of Aug. 28 for the Great Ohio River Swim. Photo by Joe Simon.
PhPeople wait for their turn to dive in at the Great Ohio River Swim on Aug. 28. Photo by Joe Simon.
Swimmers participate in the Great Ohio River Swim on Aug. 28. Photo by Joe Simon.
It’s time to jump in at the Great Ohio River Swim on Aug. 28. Photo by Joe Simon.
People swim across the Ohio River during the Great Ohio River Swim on the morning of Aug. 28. Photo by Joe Simon.
Crews prepare for the Great Ohio River Swim on Aug. 28. Photo by Joe Simon.
Waiting for the race to start at the Great Ohio River Swim on Aug. 28. Photo by Joe Simon.
Swimmers participate in the Great Ohio River Swim on Aug. 28. Photo by Joe Simon.
Swimmers head toward Newport as they participate in the Great Ohio River Swim on Aug. 28. Photo by Joe Simon.
Swimmers participate in the Great Ohio River Swim on Aug. 28. Photo by Joe Simon.
Swimmers complete the Great Ohio River Swim on Aug. 28. Photo by Joe Simon.
Swimmers complete the Great Ohio River Swim on Aug. 28. Photo by Joe Simon.
Swimmers complete the Great Ohio River Swim on Aug. 28. Photo by Joe Simon.
It was a beautiful morning for the Great Ohio River Swim on Aug. 28. Photo by Joe Simon.