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A couple kisses during the contest. [Photo/CFP]

Couples pucker up underwater in a kissing contest.

Kissing can take your breath away - especially underwater.

Eleven couples in swimsuits showed their love at an underwater kissing contest in Wuhan, Hubei province.

The competition took place in a city water park. According to the rules, the couple that spent the most time underwater would win.

An couple married for 11 years won by kissing for one minute and 2 seconds underwater. The winners said they've never participated in a couples' contest like this one.

"Our child encouraged us to do this, but anyway, it feels really romantic to kiss beneath the water. This competition has been one of the most memorable moments since our marriage!" they added.

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