English Channel swimming records

Fastest overall / England France

men Andreas Waschburger Germany 6:45:25

woman Yvetta Hlaváčová Czech Republic 7:25:15

Fastest France / England

man Richard Davey Great Britain 8:05:00

woman Alison Streeter Great Britain 8:48:00

Fastest 2-way

solo Philip RushNew Zealand 16:10:00

Fastest 3-way

solo Philip Rush New Zealand 28:21:00

Fastest 4-way first 4-way Sarah Thomas USA 54:10:00



The important update is that Andreas Waschburger broke Trent Grimsey's long-standing 6:55 record in 2023, swimming the Channel in 6:45:25. The Channel Swimming & Piloting Federation currently lists Waschburger as the overall and men's record holder.

🏊 Most successful Channel swimmers

  • Chloë McCardel — 44 successful crossings, the most by any swimmer.

  • Alison Streeter — 43 crossings, known as the former “Queen of the Channel.”

  • Kevin Murphy — 34 crossings, the most by a man.

  • Sarah Thomas — first person to complete a four-way crossing in 2019.

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