Professional Marathon Swimmer of
Rivers, Lakes and Oceans
around the World
"Swimming for Peace, Friendship and Clean Waters"
1994 Italy – (Lignano to Ravenna)
1997 English Channel – (U.K. to France)
1997 Africa – Europe (Tunisia, Africa to Pantelleria, Italy)
2000 Danube - (Germany to Romania) plus three stages more
2001 Danube River - (Melk, Austria to Paks, Hungary)
2002 Mississippi – (Itasca, Minnesota to Head of Passes ,Louisiana – Nearest village, Venice)
2003 Parana - (Iguaçu Falls to Puerto Madero , Center of Buenos Aires)
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1997 English Channel – (U.K. to France)
- Swam non-stop 16 hours and 26 minutes
- Swam (35.112 km) (21.8 miles)
- July 29th
- Swim start time: 4:00 p.m.
- Water Environment at time of swim: Ocean. Low concentration of salt.
- Most difficult aspects of swim: Cold water. Strong water currents. The wind.
- Range of water temperature: (14 C) (57.2 F)
- Martin’s Motivation behind the swim: At the time of this swim, The English Channel was the most famous channel in the world and for a swimmer this was a big challenge.
- Martin’s Goal behind the swim: To finish the swim.
- Accomplished Goal: YES
- Martin’s Health at end of swim: Exhausted. Normal effects from such cold water.
- Martin lost (4.5 kg) (10 lbs), during this swim.
