French amputee begins bid to swim the English Channel

A Frenchman was attempting to become the first limbless person to swim the Channel today.

French amputee begins bid to swim the English Channel
Sat, 18 Sep, 2010 - 16:31

A Frenchman was attempting to become the first limbless person to swim the English Channel today.

Philippe Croizon, 42, set off from Folkestone, Kent, at around 6am and hopes to complete the challenge within 24 hours.

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