Who swam the English Channel in 2021?

Australian Chloë McCardel
36-year old Australian Chloë McCardel has swam across the English Channel for a record breaking 44th time on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, beating the previous world record of 43 crossings.

How do you qualify for Channel swim?

A 20 hour swim in water 15°C or below. Copies of Independent Observers logs and photographic evidence of water temperature should be included in the application. Completed at least one of the following verified and witnessed swims within 6 months prior to their North Channel attempt.

Can anyone Cross English Channel by swimming?

Yes support swimmers are allowed but they must follow very specific rules. Support swimmers can only get in the water when given permission from the boat pilot. The solo swimmer must swim for 2 hours and then the support swimmer can enter the water.

Who swam the English Channel today?

Sarah Thomas, an American ultramarathon swimmer, has just completed a swim that no other human on the planet has ever accomplished. The 37-year-old from Colorado plunged into waters off the shore of Dover, England, in the wee hours of Sunday morning. Her goal: swim across the English Channel. Then do it again.

Who swam the English Channel 44 times?

Chloë McCardel
Chloë McCardel swims Channel for record-breaking 44th time.

How long does it take to train for a channel swim?

If you are an average swimmer, able to do 2 miles/hour (3Km/hour), you should prepare yourself for a 12-16 hour ordeal. If you are exceptionally fast (4.5-5Km/hour), your swim will only take 8-10 hours.

How long does it take to swim the Channel?

Once you can provide a realistic report of your sustainable Swim-speed in cold, open water – then you, your Trainer and your Pilot will be ready to relate this information to the conditions you might expect to meet in the Channel! The fastest swim is a little over 7 hours and the slowest nearly 27 hours.

How many kms is the English Channel swim?

33 km
The English Channel is the body of water separating England and France, and the 33 km (20.5-mile) swim across it is the world’s most historically significant and iconic marathon swim. The standards and traditions of Channel swimming inspired the global sport of unassisted Marathon Swimming.

Who swam the English Channel the fastest?

Trent Grimsey
Trent Grimsey holds the record for the fastest swim across the channel, completing it in 6 hours and 55 minutes!