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James Pittar swim on 19 July 1998

Swimmer
NamePittar, James
GenderM
Age27
NationalityUK [England]
CountryUK [England]
Swim
Date19 Jul 1998
No of Ways, Leg, Direction1-way, 1st, E-F
Swim Time, Departure, Arrival13:50:00, 08:00:00, 10:41:00
Ratifying OrganisationCSA
Swim Crew and Support
Pilot, BoatG. Pique, Gallivant
ObserverNorman Trusty
TrainerNarelle Simpson
Miscellaneous
CommentI am blind and was the first blind person to swim the English Channel.
Website/URLhttp://www.jamespittar.com/bio.html

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