Cork woman swims Channel in both directions

A 26-year-old Cork woman has become the first Irish person to swim the English Channel in both directions.

Cork woman swims Channel in both directions
Mon, 21 Sep, 2009 - 11:28

A 26-year-old Cork woman has become the first Irish person to swim the English Channel in both directions.

Lisa Cummins reached dry land last night after swimming from England to France and back again.

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