Swimming lovers gathered in East China's Hangzhou City to take part in the Qiantang River crossing competition on August 25. /VCG Photo

Launched in 2006, the annual swimming event has attracted over 2,000 contestants from around China, many of which are amateur swimmers. /VCG Photo

Contestants will swim 1,200 meters from the south bank to the north bank of Qiantang River to finish the race. /VCG Photo

The annual swimming competition is usually held in mid-August. However, this year's race is postponed due to Typhoon Lekima's landfall in East China. /VCG Photo