A Paralympic gold medallist became the first blind woman to swim across the English Channel – and says that “nothing is impossible.” Melanie Barratt, 49, took on the challenge after falling in love ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Raleigh teen Lorelei Schmidt trains for a 2026 solo swim across the English Channel Open-water swims test Schmidt's endurance with ...

She’s taking home the mermaid crown. A fearless Gotham native is set to stroke across the English Channel’s 21 miles of treacherous waters this week — becoming the first woman from the Big Apple to ...

Mathews High School Class of 1989 graduate Andy Rieger has done a lot of swimming in his life to raise funds and awareness for cancer research. This summer, he is taking on a new challenge. Later this ...

In the open water, the distances are long; the effort is exhausting. Lorelei Schmidt thinks about quitting frequently. It would be easy, expected even, considering the difficulty she faces. The ...