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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Andy Ritchie celebrates scoring.
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Pompey's only goal came from the penalty spot as did United's third courtesy of John Sheridan.
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A Neil Aspin goal earned the Whites the three points against The Shrews at Elland Road.
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The Whites were beaten for the third time against Oldham in less than a month.
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Ian Snodin in action against The Rams at Elland Road.
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Goals from Keith Edwards and John Sheridan won the game for the Whites. Derby won the title that season.