José Eduardo do Amaral Ferreira attempted and completed the first double swim of the Travessia do Leme ao Pontal in 26 hours 32 minutes over the 72 km ocean course off the coast of Rio de Janeiro.
José Eduardo do Amaral Ferreira attempted and completed the first double swim of the Travessia do Leme ao Pontal in 26 hours 32 minutes over the 72 km ocean course off the coast of Rio de Janeiro.
About
After years of training, José started before midnight, swam through the day, and finished past midnight after over 26 hours in the water.
Why he was nominated
For preparing and planning well for an unprecedented marathon swim, for swimming significantly faster on the return trip, and for overcoming conditions and currents on the most popular marathon course in South America.
Country
Brazil
Category
Performance of the Year
Swimmer
José Eduardo do Amaral Ferreira
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AndersonPilet
José Ferreira é desempenho recorde!!!!
Guilherme Eppinghaus
José
Ferreira nada muito
TiagoCAMPOS
Parabéns meus amigo! Congrats my buddy.
Julia Veronezi
José Eduardo , you are very , very strong, congratulation
Tom Rodrigues
Big José Oliveira ? grande nadador ??
Tom Rodrigues
Big swimmer ??????
GlóriaIto
José Ferreira is an example of determination, power, a great human being! He will be a winner forever! Congrats, José!
josepintoneto
A façanha de José Ferreira foi a mais desafiadora, com certeza!
dawnandJoseInacio
Jose Ferreira is a great inspiration and has amazing perseverance!