2006-09-08 07:36:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Swimming & Diving
Captain Matthew Webb became the first person to swim the treacherous waters of the Dover Straits in English Channel in 1875. Webb swam breaststroke and covered the 38km stretch in 21 hours and 41 minutes.
Webb known as a "superman" for his marathon effort across the Channel, died in an ill-judged attempt to swim Niagara Falls.
2006-09-08 18:54:26 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ lani s 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Matthew Webb (UK) was the first person to swim the channel(Dover to Calais, 21 hrs, 45 min) on 25 August 1875
2006-09-08 07:45:07 · answer #2 · answered by a_shy_spirit 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-15 04:47:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋