English Channel swim by Benedikt Hjartarson
Swam the Channel in 16 hours and 1 minute
Joint 2,165th fastest time out of 2,666 solo swims (equal with 2 others)
Record: First Icelander to swim the Channel
Record: First Icelander to swim the Channel
Date: 16/17 July 2008
Country: Iceland
Age: 51
Category: Solo Swim
Route: England > France
Country: Iceland
Age: 51
Category: Solo Swim
Route: England > France
Organisation: Channel Swimming Association
Pilot: Andy King
Observer: Unknown
Escort Boat: Louise Jane
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Observer: Unknown
Escort Boat: Louise Jane