English Channel swim by Vijava Claxton
Swam the Channel in 22 hours and 27 minutes
Joint 2,596th fastest time out of 2,666 solo swims (equal with 1 other)
Record: Oldest American woman (at the time) to swim the Channel
Record: Oldest American woman (at the time) to swim the Channel
Date: 8 September 2007
Country: USA
Age: 59
Category: Solo Swim
Route: England > France
Country: USA
Age: 59
Category: Solo Swim
Route: England > France
Organisation: Channel Swimming & Piloting Federation
Pilot: Eddie Spelling
Observer: Unknown
Escort Boat: Anastasia
Pilot: Eddie Spelling
Observer: Unknown
Escort Boat: Anastasia
Additional swim information:
Winner of the Gertrude Ederle Award for the most meritorious CS&PF swim by a woman in 2007.
Winner of the Cape Storm Award for the longest solo swim of 2007.
Click here for more information about Vijava Claxton...Winner of the Gertrude Ederle Award for the most meritorious CS&PF swim by a woman in 2007.
Winner of the Cape Storm Award for the longest solo swim of 2007.