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Tanvi Chavan Deore from Nashik completed the English Channel swin in 17 hours. (Source: X)
Tanvi Deore’s accomplishment is particularly noteworthy given that many experienced swimmers worldwide avoid attempting this perilous crossing.
Tanvi Chavan Deore, a 33-year-old swimmer from Maharashtra’s Nashik and a mother of two kids, made history by becoming the first Indian mother to successfully cross the English Channel. This channel, known for its treacherous conditions, spans approximately 42 kilometres between the UK and France and is considered one of the world’s most dangerous swimming challenges.
Tanvi completed the grueling swim in 17 hours. Her accomplishment is particularly noteworthy given that many experienced swimmers worldwide avoid attempting this perilous crossing.
Accompanied by two fellow swimmers, Tanvi undertook the challenge after rigorous preparation in Nainital, Uttarakhand. There, she trained in 11-degree Celsius waters, a critical part of her preparation for the English Channel swim. She had previously completed a relay round, which allowed her to attempt the individual swim.
In her comments, Tanvi described the English Channel as a bay in the Atlantic Ocean stretching from Dover to Cap Gris-Nez in France. The channel’s distance, combined with adverse weather conditions that extended her swim to 42 kilometres, posed a significant challenge. Tanvi attributed her success to sheer determination and perseverance.
Her achievement has garnered widespread recognition and admiration both in India and internationally, marking a proud moment for Indian swimming and inspiring others to take on similar challenges.
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