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City swimmer crosses English Channel in 15 hours
Navi Mumbai: Anshuman Jhingran, one of India's prolific long-distance swimmers and a resident of Navi Mumbai, successfully crossed the English Channel, completing the gruelling 36 km swim from Samphire Hoe, Dover to the rocky cliffs near Cap Gris Nez in France, clocking 15 hours and 49 minutes.
This achievement marks his sixth ocean challenge and brings him just one stroke away from completing the Oceans Seven.
Jhingran overcame the English Channel's treacherous waters, contending with unpredictable undersea currents that slowed his progress. "As I neared the French coast, a sudden shift in currents delayed my finish by over an hour. Summoning every reserve of endurance, I ultimately made landfall on the rocky cliffs to complete the crossing," Jhingran said.
The swim was piloted by Eddie Spelling and officially ratified by an observer from the Channel Swimming and Piloting Association (CSPF). Jhingran trains at the Agnel Swimming Pool, Vashi. "My coach has played a key role in my success story," he added. "The Channel tested every ounce of my mental and physical strength," Jhingran said.
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"The winds, the currents – everything was against me, but quitting was never an option.
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My years of training and encouragement from the coach kept me going when it mattered most. I also owe this to my parents, Sandeep and Kiran Jhingran, whose hard work, guidance, and constant belief in me made this achievement possible," said Jhingran.
With this crossing, Jhingran has now completed six out of the seven swims in the Oceans Seven–the marathon swimming equivalent of the Seven Summits in mountaineering. He will soon attempt the Tsugaru Strait in Japan, aiming to become the youngest male swimmer in history to complete the Oceans Seven.
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