Swam the Channel in 16 hours and 41 minutes
Joint 2,298th fastest time out of 2,666 solo swims (equal with 1 other)
Date: 7/8 August 2005
Country: Australia
Age: 35
Category: Solo Swim
Route: England > France
Organisation: Channel Swimming & Piloting Federation
Pilot: Lance Oram
Observer: Irene Wakeham
Escort Boat: Sea Satin
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