Swimming the English Channel
GPTKB entity
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:swimming
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| gptkbp:average_temperature |
15 to 18 degrees Celsius
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| gptkbp:challenges |
cold water
shipping traffic strong currents jellyfish stings |
| gptkbp:charity |
charity swims
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
symbol of endurance
test of human spirit popular challenge for swimmers |
| gptkbp:distance |
21 miles
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| gptkbp:famous_quote |
" The Channel is a great teacher."
" It’s not just about swimming, it’s about the journey." |
| gptkbp:famous_swim |
first person to swim it four times
first person to swim it in both directions first person to swim it in winter first person to swim it without a wetsuit first woman to swim solo |
| gptkbp:first_successful_swim |
gptkb:Matthew_Webb
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| gptkbp:governing_body |
gptkb:Marathon_Swimmers_Federation
gptkb:Channel_Swimming_Association |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
first swim in 1875
increased popularity in the 20th century part of open water swimming history |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Swimming the English Channel
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:English_Channel
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| gptkbp:notable_athletes |
gptkb:Tracy_Edwards
gptkb:Thomas_Gregory gptkb:Sarah_Thomas gptkb:Diana_Nyad Jim Mc Clure |
| gptkbp:record |
6 hours 55 minutes
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| gptkbp:safety_measures |
gptkb:support_crew
escort boat pilot navigator |
| gptkbp:season |
summer months
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| gptkbp:training |
cross-training activities
months of preparation cold water acclimatization daily swimming sessions long-distance swimming experience swimming in open water |
| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
rough seas
fog rainy days variable conditions windy days |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:James_Cracknell
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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