Swimmer to dodge sharks in Oceans Seven attempt

NEVER mind the 12ft waves, the dangerous tides and the dehydration — just watch out for the sharks.

Mon, 10 Oct, 2011 - 01:00

Áilín Quinlan

That’s what faces Cork swimmer Steve Redmond, who flies to California next week and then on to Hawaii to complete the latest legs of a gruelling world marathon attempt.

“It’s going to be the trip from hell,” quips Ballydehob-based Redmond who wants to be the first person to complete the Oceans Seven Challenge.

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