The first person crossed the English Channel 150 years ago?

The feat was accomplished on August 24, 1875, by British swimmer Matthew Webb, who covered a 33-kilometer distance from the United Kingdom to France in 21 hours and 45 minutes. To reach his destination, Webb swam over 60 kilometers because of the current.

There are many ways to cross? 

The channel, which separates the British Isles from continental Europe, can be crossed by swimming, boat, ferry, and even an undersea train tunnel. Crossing distances from one bank to the other range from 33 to 240 kilometers.

The first Brazilian to accomplish the feat did so in 1958?

Swimmer Abílio Couto, from São Paulo, crossed the channel in 12 hours and 45 minutes. In 1979, Kay France, the first Brazilian woman to make the crossing, completed the journey in 11 hours and 36 minutes.

The youngest swimmer to cross the Channel was 11?

In 1988, Thomas Gregory completed the crossing in almost 12 hours. To prepare, he did not come into contact with hot water for almost a year beforehand.

Sources: UOL, Swim Channel, BBC, and Brasil Escola.

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