English Channel swim by Mercedes Gleitze

Swam the Channel in 15 hours and 15 minutes

Joint 1,957th fastest time out of 2,666 solo swims (equal with 7 others)
First English woman to swim the English Channel

Date: 7 October 1927
Country: UK

Age: 26
Category: Solo Swim
Route: France > England

Organisation: Channel Swimming Association
Pilot: Unknown
Observer: Unknown
Escort Boat: Unknown