For the last seven years the event has been known as the New Year’s Day Otley Memorial River Swim in memory of Joe Town, who founded the event back in the 1980s. Brave swimmers took to the water to raise money for charity, watched by crowds of onlookers at Wharfemeadows Park. Here are 13 brilliant pictures from the 2020 New Year's dip.
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We kick off with West Riding County Cup action at Elland Road as Brian Caswell battles for the ball.
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Bob Hazell, who was on trial with the Whites after being released by Leicester City, in action.
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Andy Ritchie was on the scoresheet that day along with strike partner Keith Edwards who bagged a brace.
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Keith Edwards fires towards goal in front of 13,334 at Elland Road. The Whites took the three points thanks to goals from Ian Baird and John Sheridan.