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Sunday, November 21, 2010

42-year-old swims English channel with no arms and no legs

Philip despite having no arms or legs is always in high spirits and happy. He loves to have fun and be with friends. He practices swimming at the pool often to get ready for the long swim ahead. He spent about 30 hours a week in training.
42-year-old Philip Kroizon (Philippe Croizon) ever made history by becoming the first man with no arms and legs, who swam the English Channel. Philip became disabled 16 years ago when he lost his limbs after a terrible accident - he received an electric shock when repairing a television antenna. Two years ago he looked a documentary about the swimmers who swim the English Channel and decided to do the same. He began training to 30 hours per week and ordered for a special costume.And it all happened.He swam across the channel width of 35.4 kilometers, which separates England and France. He swam from England to 7 am, and reached France at 21:13. A few hours earlier than expected......
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[Source: News Weird Magazine]
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