National swimmer Bengisu Avcı has made history as the first Turkish swimmer and the 38th globally to complete the “Ocean’s 7” course, which consists of seven of the world’s toughest marathon swims. Speaking from Tokyo, Avcı described her success in the Tsugaru Strait in Japan, where she swam 57 kilometers in 14.5 hours, far exceeding the strait’s 19 km distance due to challenging currents.

Avcı, who made a mark by pushing through despite setbacks where male athletes gave up, expressed pride in her achievement, calling it a symbol of the resilience of Turkish women. “Let the name Bengisu Avcı be a gift to Turkish athletes,” she said, adding that she aims to inspire future swimmers.

Looking ahead, Avcı plans to continue training athletes while preparing for ice swimming competitions, emphasizing the importance of enjoying the sport after years of hard work.

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