SettingsEnglish Channel swimmers
Alison Streeter
Alison Streeter MBE (born 1964) is a British long-distance swimmer.
Alison Streeter MBE (born 1964) is a British long-distance swimmer.
Amelia Gade Corson
Amelia "Millie" Gade Corson (c.
Amelia "Millie" Gade Corson (c.
Antonio Abertondo
Antonio Abertondo (August 1, 1918 – July 6, 1978) of Argentina was the first person to complete a two way swim of the English Channel.
Antonio Abertondo (August 1, 1918 – July 6, 1978) of Argentina was the first person to complete a two way swim of the English Channel.
Atina Bojadži
Atina Bojadzi, was a Macedonian marathon swimmer who became one of Macedonia's most popular athletes after successfully crossing the English Channel in 1969.
Atina Bojadzi, was a Macedonian marathon swimmer who became one of Macedonia's most popular athletes after successfully crossing the English Channel in 1969.
Brojen Das
Brojen Das was the first Asian to swim across the English Channel, and the first person to cross it four times.
Brojen Das was the first Asian to swim across the English Channel, and the first person to cross it four times.
Charles Toth
Charles Toth of Boston was an American swimmer who swam the English Channel.
Charles Toth of Boston was an American swimmer who swam the English Channel.
David Walliams
David Edward Walliams is a comedian, writer, children's author and actor, known for his partnership with Matt Lucas on the TV sketch show Little Britain and its predecessor Rock Profile.
David Edward Walliams is a comedian, writer, children's author and actor, known for his partnership with Matt Lucas on the TV sketch show Little Britain and its predecessor Rock Profile.
Des Renford
Desmond Robert Renford MBE was an Australian long distance swimmer who swam the English Channel 19 times from 19 attempts.
Desmond Robert Renford MBE was an Australian long distance swimmer who swam the English Channel 19 times from 19 attempts.
Doon Mackichan
Doon Mackichan is a British comedian and actress.
Doon Mackichan is a British comedian and actress.
Edward Harry Temme
Edward Harry Temme (1905-?), was a London insurance clerk.
Edward Harry Temme (1905-?), was a London insurance clerk.
Enrique Tirabocchi
Enrique Tirabocchi (variously spelled as Enrico Tiraboschi) was an Argentinian marathon swimmer who in August 1926 became the fourth person to successfully swim across the English Channel.
Enrique Tirabocchi (variously spelled as Enrico Tiraboschi) was an Argentinian marathon swimmer who in August 1926 became the fourth person to successfully swim across the English Channel.
Florence May Chadwick
Florence May Chadwick (November 9, 1918 – March 15, 1995) was an American swimmer who was the first woman to swim the English Channel in both directions.
Florence May Chadwick (November 9, 1918 – March 15, 1995) was an American swimmer who was the first woman to swim the English Channel in both directions.
Henry Sullivan
Henry Sullivan (born c. 1893) was an American marathon swimmer who is best known for becoming the third person and the first American to swim across the English Channel, beginning his swim on th...
Henry Sullivan (born c. 1893) was an American marathon swimmer who is best known for becoming the third person and the first American to swim across the English Channel, beginning his swim on th...
Jabez Wolffe
Jabez Wolffe attempted to swim the English Channel from 1906 to 1913 in 22 attempts.
Jabez Wolffe attempted to swim the English Channel from 1906 to 1913 in 22 attempts.
Kevin Murphy (swimmer)
Kevin Murphy (born 1949) has swum the English Channel 34 times, more than any other man in history.
Kevin Murphy (born 1949) has swum the English Channel 34 times, more than any other man in history.
King of the Channel (swimming)
The King of The Channel title is bestowed on the man who has successfully completed more swims of the English Channel than any other.
The King of The Channel title is bestowed on the man who has successfully completed more swims of the English Channel than any other.
Kutraleeswaran
Kutral Ramesh (born November 8, 1981) is an Indian swimmer, popularly known as Kutraleeswaran, born and brought up in Tamil Nadu, went on to become a marathon swimmer.
Kutral Ramesh (born November 8, 1981) is an Indian swimmer, popularly known as Kutraleeswaran, born and brought up in Tamil Nadu, went on to become a marathon swimmer.
Lynne Cox
Lynne Cox (born 1957 in Boston ) is an American long-distance open-water swimmer and writer.
Lynne Cox (born 1957 in Boston ) is an American long-distance open-water swimmer and writer.
Marilyn Bell
Marilyn Bell Di Lascio is a retired long distance swimmer, born October 19, 1937, in Toronto, Ontario.
Marilyn Bell Di Lascio is a retired long distance swimmer, born October 19, 1937, in Toronto, Ontario.
Matthew Webb
Captain Matthew Webb (19 January 1848 – 24 July 1883) was the first recorded person to swim the English Channel without the use of artificial aids.
Captain Matthew Webb (19 January 1848 – 24 July 1883) was the first recorded person to swim the English Channel without the use of artificial aids.
Petar Stoychev
Petar Stoychev is a Bulgarian swimmer who is the most successful long distance marathon swimmer of the last decade.
Petar Stoychev is a Bulgarian swimmer who is the most successful long distance marathon swimmer of the last decade.
Philip Rush
Philip Rush (New Zealand - born 6 November 1963) is a firefighter and long distance swimmer who is the current world record holder for the fastest two and three way swim of the English Channel w...
Philip Rush (New Zealand - born 6 November 1963) is a firefighter and long distance swimmer who is the current world record holder for the fastest two and three way swim of the English Channel w...
Philippa Tattersall
Major Philippa Tattersall (born 1975, Tarland, Aberdeenshire), nicknamed "Pip", is the first (and so far only) woman to succeed in the 9-week Commando course to join the British Commandos.
Major Philippa Tattersall (born 1975, Tarland, Aberdeenshire), nicknamed "Pip", is the first (and so far only) woman to succeed in the 9-week Commando course to join the British Commandos.
Philippe Croizon
Philippe Croizon is a French athlete and the first quadruple amputee to swim across the English Channel.
Philippe Croizon is a French athlete and the first quadruple amputee to swim across the English Channel.
Sunny Lowry
Ethel "Sunny" Lowry MBE was the first British woman to swim the English Channel.
Ethel "Sunny" Lowry MBE was the first British woman to swim the English Channel.
Susie Maroney
Susan Jean (Susie) Maroney OAM (born 15 November 1974 in Cronulla, New South Wales) is an Australian former marathon swimmer.
Susan Jean (Susie) Maroney OAM (born 15 November 1974 in Cronulla, New South Wales) is an Australian former marathon swimmer.
Taylor MH
Mike Taylor (born 1964), also known by the alias Taylor MH, is an English athlete, public speaker, and author from Stourbridge, England.
Mike Taylor (born 1964), also known by the alias Taylor MH, is an English athlete, public speaker, and author from Stourbridge, England.
Thomas William Burgess
Thomas William Burgess (June 15, 1872 – July 2, 1950) was the second person to swim the English Channel after Matthew Webb.
Thomas William Burgess (June 15, 1872 – July 2, 1950) was the second person to swim the English Channel after Matthew Webb.
Vicki Keith
Vicki Keith, CM, O.Ont (born 26 February 1961 in Winnipeg, Manitoba) is a retired Canadian marathon swimmer.
Vicki Keith, CM, O.Ont (born 26 February 1961 in Winnipeg, Manitoba) is a retired Canadian marathon swimmer.
Yvetta Hlaváčová
Yvetta Hlaváčová (born 26 May 1975) is a Czech national team member in long-distance swimming and women’s world record holder from swimming the English Channel in a time of 7 h, 25 mins While ...
Yvetta Hlaváčová (born 26 May 1975) is a Czech national team member in long-distance swimming and women’s world record holder from swimming the English Channel in a time of 7 h, 25 mins While ...