48 year old swimmer Sophie Psilolignou became the first woman in the world to cross the Straits of Gibraltar. In “one breath” she swam from Tariff, Spain, to Ponto Sires, Morocco. The big waves didn’t deter her efforts. Dolphins followed her throughout her swim and were companionship rather than a threat! The Straits’ length separating Europe from Africa, is 16 kilometers. The distance was quite an easy swim for Sophie. Previous accomplishments for the mother of three include the crossing of the channel from France to Britain in 2002.
“I just kept concentrated in my goal. En route, I was followed by two boats supplying me with water and croissants” she stated. Sophie Psilolignou set foot on Morocco after four and a half hours. In the last meters her little daughter swam next to her, giving her the courage to finish.
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