For those of you who may not yet know I swam on Monday 28th July, unfortunately I didn't make it across. After swimming for over 15 hours, the last 5 in wind, rain, thunder and lightning, I was pulled out of the water, just 3 miles off the coast of France. In those last few hours I could see the coast but never got any closer as I swam against the elements. I'm disapointed, but I know I gave everything, and that is all I could do.
I will post more details, photo's and video as soon as I can.
Thankyou to everyone who has been involved in this adventure, and who have followed my dream. You know who you are..... thanks again.
About Me
- Andy Williams
- I’m a late comer to the world of sport taking up swimming at the tender age of 34 (though I have always been able to swim, just not competitively). My first open water race was in 1995, this was the Inter-services Lake Bala swim in North Wales. I entered the breast-stroke event, and promptly won it!! From there I went on to do various races culminating in the World Masters in 1996, a 5km race which I finished 19th in my age group, breast-stroking against free-stylers. In 1997 I was part of an RAF relay team that successfully crossed the English Channel. I then drifted into triathlon, representing Great Britain as an age group triathlete in both European and World Championships, as well as becoming a level 3 coach, It was at this point I taught myself to freestyle. I have worked part time as a guide for a company called SwimTrek for the past 5 years. SwimTrek specialise in swimming adventure holidays all around the world, and have encouraged me to fulfil my ambition of one day swimming the English Channel as a solo swimmer.
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