Beschen-Callahan Memorial Lifeguard Races
The Beschen-Callahan's is the lifeguard race that is sponsored and operated by the North Wildwood Beach Patrol. The races were created in 1969 to honor two lifeguards who gave their lives fighting in the Vietnam War, James Beschen and Michael Callahan. More than 1,000 spectators come to watch the Beschen-Callahans every year, along with all lifeguard races, and the races have gained enough popularity to be televised on ESPN and other sports networks ( ).
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