McCardell crosses English Channel

Wednesday 30 September

Katie Bird, Media Intern

Monash University Arts student and marathon swimmer Chloe McCardel has etched her name into the history books by becoming the 62nd Australian ever to swim the English Channel. 

Chloe, an Arts student at Monash University swam over 100 kilometres in just under 25 hours as part of her attempt to double cross the English Channel.   However, bad weather conditions prevented her from completing the journey.

“Unfortunately, due to fifty kilometre per hour winds and eight foot waves I was prevented from completing my double crossing” said Chloe who is looking forward to her next marathon swim.

“My spirits are high and I am planning another big swim very soon”.

Chloe’s love and drive for marathon swimming began in 2007 when she won her first event at the Bloody Big Swim in Melbourne.

Since winning the event Chloe has completed many marathon swims and her future plans include a possible world first Bass Straight crossing.

You can keep track of Chloe’s endeavours via her website or you can follow her on Twitter.

Chloe McCardell