Marathon swimmer sets out for Japan and place in history

Hero swimmer Steve Redmond flies out to Japan later this week in a determined attempt to make sporting history.

Two weeks ago the West Cork father-of-two had to abandon two courageous attempts to swim around 25 miles through the formidable Tsuguru Strait notorious for its rough weather, heavy seas, stinging jelly fish and sharks.

The challenge, if completed, would have seen Steve become the first person in the world to complete the Oceans 7 Swim Challenge.