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Adventure Blog
Swimming the English Channel
The average Channel swimmer will take almost 14 hours to make the crossing. No wetsuits or shark cages allowed - only regular swimmers, a swim cap, goggles and a ear plugs.
Abhishek recounts his experience attempting the swim with no background in open water swimming or endurance sport.
Adventure Résumé
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Mar 2018 - Manly Splash, 2km, 25:03
Aug 2019 - English Channel, 33km, 14:32:00
Nov 2019 - Vladswim Challenge, 5km, 1:47:13 -
Sept 2020 - Lockdown Ironman, Ironman, 17:00:00 (DNF)
Dec 2020 - Maitland Triathlon, Standard, 3:02:58
Feb 2021 - Husky Triathlon Festival, Sprint, 1:27:11 -
Oct 2020 - Husskisson Fun Run, 10km, 53:38
Nov 2021 - Husky Running Festival, 21.1km, 2:27:42
Sep 2022 - Blackmores Running Festival, 42.2km, 4:55:54
Sep 2023 - Sydney Marathon, 42.2km, 4:00:23 (Timing Chip Err.)
Mar 2024 - Aussie Alpine Ascent, 80km (2290m+), 11:57:49
Apr 2024 - Marathon des Sables, 252km (3940m)+, 51:47:48
May 2024 - Ultra-trail Australia, 100km (4400m+), 20:43:44 -
Jan 2025 - Rucu Pichincha (4696m), Sinchoalgua (4899m), Cotopaxi (5897m), Chimborazo (Veintimilla Summit - 6230m)
Apr 2025 - Mera Peak (6470m)