Who has swam across the Atlantic?
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Who has swam across the Atlantic?
Ben Lecomte
In 1998, Ben Lecomte swam across the Atlantic Ocean. The 47-year-old athlete is preparing for another historic plunge: swimming across the ocean on the other side of the country.
Who tried to swim across the ocean?
Benoit Lecomte
Benoît Lecomte
| Benoit Lecomte | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 3, 1967 France |
| Education | B.B.A. Marketing ’95 The University of Texas at San Antonio |
| Website | www.thelongestswim.com |
Has a woman swam across the Atlantic?
Endurance, thy name is Jennifer Figge. With all the detritus we’ve had to sort through in sports over the past couple of days, it’s a breath of fresh air to hear a story like this one. The 56-year-old became the first woman on record to swim across the Atlantic as she touched land for the first time in almost a month.
What’s the furthest anyone has swam?
The longest distance ever swum without flippers in open sea is 225 km (139.8 miles). Croatian national Veljko Rogosic swam across the Adriatic Sea from Grado in Northern Italy to Riccione, also in Italy from 29-31 August 2006. The attempt took 50 hours and 10 mins.
Is it safe to swim in the Atlantic Ocean?
The Atlantic Ocean, located off the eastern side of the Seashore, produces a number of safety challenges for underprepared visitors every year. Rip currents are powerful, channeled currents of water flowing away from shore. If you find yourself caught in a rip current, don’t swim against the current.
Are there sharks in the Atlantic Ocean?
Many types of sharks are found in Atlantic coastal waters and along the Pacific Coast. Among those reported in the U.S. include the great white shark (or simply known as the white shark)—which are among the top predators—and the whale shark, the world’s largest fish.
How long would it take to swim across the ocean?
That’s 5,500 miles, 1,440 hours in the water, 180 days in the Ocean, 8 hours swim per day, and 8,000 calories per day .
What is the longest swim without stopping?
Former Olympic 400m swimmer Neil Agius of Malta has broken the record for the longest non-stop, unassisted swim. The 35-year-old swam 125.6km from Linosa, Italy back to Malta in just over 52 hours.
What is the safest ocean in the world?
13 of the most crystal clear waters on Earth
- The Weddell Sea has been claimed by scientists to have the clearest waters of any ocean in the world.
- Perfect for scuba diving, the clear waters around popular Mexican resort Cancun are some of the most beautiful in the world.
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