Catherine Breed started in 14°C water, but the water temperature dropped before she finished in 12 hours 42 minutes, the fastest time in history over the 40 km course.
About
With veteran Monterey Bay swimmers on her escort boat, Catherine Breed swam through a cold, foggy night across the 40 km Monterey Bay in California, while effectively blinded by the conditions, finishing in 12 hours 42 minutes, the fastest time in history.
Why it was nominated
For fighting through the pain of jellyfish stings and trusting in her escort crew despite being disoriented by fog and cold to finish a fast Monterey Bay crossing in a transition from warm-water chlorinated pools to the cold Pacific Ocean.
Country
United States
Swimmer(s)
Catherine Breed
pat stuart
she is unbelievable, I sure hope she gets it
Congratulations Catheribe
Connie
Catherine, I am a very proud aunt! You are one strong woman and continue to amaze me. sending hugs and lots of love.
Catherine is an amazing athlete and terrific woman. Inspirational!!
You continue to amaze and inspire. Love Your Cousin Leisa
Lee Hammack
Well, I guess I should give up on trying to keep up with Catherine. Lee H., fellow Dolphin
tremendous respect for your accomplishments, thank you for making us feel so good ??