How far can YOU Swim?!

Omagh, Northern Ireland
August 23, 2009 5:44pm CST
Not as far as this Guy,I bet... http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2009/08/23/man-swims-the-entire-length-of-the-amazon-115875-21616720/ Are You an Endurance Swimmer,or a regular at your local pool or beach? Personally,I wish I had this Guy's determination!
5 responses
ElicBxn
@ElicBxn (64052)
• United States
24 Aug 09
I can stay afloat, I have actually been in the wrong place at the right time and saved someone - but not because I was trying or anything
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ShepherdSpy
@ShepherdSpy (8544)
• Omagh, Northern Ireland
24 Aug 09
You saved someone's Life from Drowning?! Respect!
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kg1406
@kg1406 (61)
• United States
24 Aug 09
wow hmm i can swim at least 200 yards whith out passing out. lol im in horrible shape
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ShepherdSpy
@ShepherdSpy (8544)
• Omagh, Northern Ireland
24 Aug 09
The fitness club whose membership I hardly ever take advantage of has a 50m indoor pool..I used to be able to swim a length of it underwater,but that was many moons ago!
Philbo
@Philbo (578)
• Canada
26 Aug 09
I can't swim that far. How far can I actually swim I don't know and don't wish to find out exactly. When I reach my limit what do I do then?
ShepherdSpy
@ShepherdSpy (8544)
• Omagh, Northern Ireland
25 Sep 09
My sentiments exactly!
Winky
@msfrancisco9369 (10002)
• Boston, Massachusetts
24 Aug 09
hi ShepherdySpy! inasmuch as i want to swim that far i can't. i know how to swim but i do not have the skill to be a swimmer.
ShepherdSpy
@ShepherdSpy (8544)
• Omagh, Northern Ireland
24 Aug 09
You don't need any skill to be a swimmer-the relaxed human body will float in water,after that it's just a matter of moving your arms and legs to get around,and remembering not trying to breathe underwater! Swim goggles aren't necessary,but I like them,as being able to see what's happening helps a lot
clind123
@clind123 (2)
• China
24 Aug 09
This is a really tough job and a great man to get that difficult task done!I mysely is a regular at my local pool. Actually,I do think this guy has strived every beans in him to get this amazing result.Firstly,I have to congratuate him.And then,maybe we should think of the great pains he has taken to achieve this.We judge people not from what he or she looks like,but from what's in his or her content.If we want to possess that phenomenal determination,we should know how it reall works,I say,the background information and histories behind him,and learn how to catch and get past him.Don't you agree?
ShepherdSpy
@ShepherdSpy (8544)
• Omagh, Northern Ireland
24 Aug 09
The person who does something for the first time is the one who rightfully gets remembered for doing so..the next one does not,unless a further achievement is made..I wish you good luck if you want to try and top this!