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I tried to swim the Channel but failed after 9 1/2 hours and 19 miles in 53 F degrees water. I did, however, win the award for the best disabled swim of the year 1980.

https://www.channelswimmingassociation.com/awards?award=39&y...

It's tricky when you only have one hand and you can't kick with your legs. So it goes.