Channel Swimming - Successful Swim by Florence Chadwick (1951)

Florence Chadwick - USA

Time: 16 hours 19 minutes
Date: 10 September 1951
Route: England » France

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Joint 1371st fastest time out of 1691 solo swims (equal with 1 other).
World Record: First woman from England to France

Organisation: Channel Swimming Association
Observer: Unknown

Pilot: Jack Burwill
Escort Boat: Unknown

Additional Swim Information:

St. Margaret's Bay to Sangatte.