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Chris Shapland En Route To Proving Swimming Is Lifelong

Steven Munatones 09/20/2016 No Comment

Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. Chris Shapland, a 69-year-old Australian, called his Channel swim nearly spot on. Shapland anticipated a 12-16 hour swim across the English Channel, finishing the swim in 16 hours 28 minutes supported by Leigh and Carolyn Turnbull and his partner Sally. He joins the global list of the oldest individuals

Shapland Swimming As A Near Septuagenarian

Steven Munatones 09/16/2016 No Comment

Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. The oldest individuals to have successfully crossed the English Channel include renowned members of the Half Century Club: 1. Otto Thaning (South Africa), 73 years, E/F, 12:52 in 2014 2. Cyril Baldock (Australia), 70 years and 9 months, E/F, 12:45 in 2014 3. Roger Allsopp (England), 70 years and 4 months,

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Chris Shapland En Route To Proving Swimming Is Lifelong

Shapland Swimming As A Near Septuagenarian