www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/.../25041.asp
Wow! The water temp is 58f and these guys are going to swim one hour legs. The previous record was about 78 miles and in warmer water.
Best of luck to a great bunch of guys!
:cheerleader: - ps: I hate these stupid smiley things but I guess they have a use now and then.
Each swimmer swam for one hour without any stopping whatsoever. They swam all day and all night for four days! I believe this is FINA rules so no wetsuits. All they had was jammer, goggles and cap.
This was no easy feat by any stretch of the imagination. The previous record was 78 miles in a lake. This was over 200 miles in the ocean with temperatures ranging from 59 - 66 degrees. Add to that was the support crew including the 129 foot boat and two chase boats that had to be rented. Not to mention a massage therapist, medical team and chef.
This record will NOT be broken for a very looooooong time.
Go Ventura Deep 6!!!:applaud:
Each swimmer swam for one hour without any stopping whatsoever. They swam all day and all night for four days! I believe this is FINA rules so no wetsuits. All they had was jammer, goggles and cap.
This was no easy feat by any stretch of the imagination. The previous record was 78 miles in a lake. This was over 200 miles in the ocean with temperatures ranging from 59 - 66 degrees. Add to that was the support crew including the 129 foot boat and two chase boats that had to be rented. Not to mention a massage therapist, medical team and chef.
This record will NOT be broken for a very looooooong time.
Go Ventura Deep 6!!!:applaud:
