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English Channel swim by Nottingham Leander Channel Team

Swam the Channel in 12 hours and 23 minutes
Joint 238th fastest time out of 728 special category swims (equal with 1 other)
Date: 15 August 2008
Country: UK (England)
Category: Special Category (4 swimmers)
Route: England  >  France
Swimmers:
  1. Tim RobertsBritish (English)
  2. Chris SheppardBritish (English)
  3. Jason KnightBritish (English)
  4. Richard BurtonBritish (English)
Organisation: Channel Swimming Association
Pilot: Fred Mardle
Observer: Heather
Escort Boat: Samallen P40
Additional swim information:
Started from Samphire Hoe beach, landed at Wissant beach.

Reserve swimmer: Mark Handley
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