Twenty-four-year-old Turkish ultra-marathon swimmer Ece Demir has successfully crossed California’s 38-kilometer Catalina Channel in 16 hours and 43 minutes. Navigating strong currents and swimming through the night using special safety lights, she made history as the youngest Turkish athlete to complete the grueling route. This impressive feat brings Demir one step closer to the prestigious Ocean’s Seven open-water challenge, adding to her previous record-breaking success in New York’s 20 Bridges Swim. After reaching the mainland and raising her national flag, Demir shared her immense joy and pride on social media, celebrating this historic career milestone.
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