Irish woman battles tide to complete channel swim

An Irish long distance swimmer has joined an elite group of people who have successfully completed the gruelling challenge from England to France.

Alice Flood completed the task in under 14 hours. The Galway woman said she was delighted by her achievement.“It was such a big thing to take on. I gave so much of my life to it that it feels like it’s a bit surreal now, that it’s done,” she said.

Ms Flood swam the Channel in 13 hours, 53 minutes.