Marathon Swim Stories
Have you ever stood at the edge of a body of water and wondered what it would be like to swim to the other side? Stories from The Water is where we connect with curious and courageous individuals from all walks of life—some who took their first strokes as toddlers, others who discovered their passion midlife.
Through their stories, we explore our deep connection with water—what draws us in, what holds us back, and what keeps us going. Whether you're a seasoned swimmer, aspiring, or just intrigued by the water’s pull, these stories reveal powerful lessons about resilience, fear, and the pursuit of something greater—both in the water and in life.
Marathon Swim Stories
Sally Minty-Gravett's Marathon Swim Story
My guest today started her competitive swimming career in 1967, and it continues to this day. In 2016, on the 41st anniversary of her first English Channel crossing, she completed an English Channel 2 way. Sal Minty-Gravett's Swimming CV is 5 pages long. We barely scratched the surface today, but be sure to stick around to the end for the eventful bits of a few of her swims!
Check out Sal's 2016 two-way English Channel recap: https://youtu.be/YAFUXm9DMhE
She is also the an ambassador for Jersey tourism spokesperson: https://www.jersey.com/meet-sally
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Music credit:
Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration-
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry.
