The mixed team of Otto Söderqvist and Tova Schmidt (Team Mzungo) in action scrambling out of one of many water exits.

Team Swedish Armed Forces at the start. Daniel Hansson and Lelle Moberg have many big wins to their names but they had to settle with fourth place on this day.

There were quite a few onlookers as the race progressed. The opening run in Bratten only covers 480 meters and then the opening 1050 meter swim starts spreading folks out.

The sport is called SwimRun, but pure running is not always possible. Several races such as Öloppet also feature many climbing and scrambling sections.

Up, up and up we go, and you can see a variety of buoy and tether setups in action here.

It does not take very long for many teams to be alone with nature

Small quaint villages make for a perfect backdrop.

Calle Ekman and Cissi Ekman of Team Fun in action during the run. They ended up in 19th place in the mixed division.

Two teams battling in the water for position. The team on the left seemingly with a tether and the other one likely without.

A bit further back in the field but no less focused and driven.

This could be called a quick dip, and on this unusually warm day very refreshing.

Team West Coast with big smiles on the way to 8th place in the female division.

There was some wind, but mostly sunshine and warm temps.

And sometimes it is indeed a balancing act as Paul Jagger and Sam Andrews of team Clapham Chasers demonstrate.

Anton Rosenberg and Alexander Gertzell (Blauhorn Alpin) in action transitioning back into the water.

It is truly beautiful here.

There are a variety of techniques to get into the water, but ideally it is fast and without hesitation.

A helping hand from the SwimRun partner is always appreciated.

The winning female team of Kristin Larsson and Annike Ericsson in action, but the it was a tight race all day. At the end they won in 4:23:01 with the runner-up team in 4:24:28.

In and out of the water - over and over.

All images © Jakob Edholm / Öloppet