Amazon Swim (Martin Strel)
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DURING FEB 1 - APR 08, 2007 MARTIN STREL SWAM 5,268 KMS (3274 MILES) OF THE AMAZON RIVER! HE DEDICATED THE SWIM TO THE PROTECTION OF THE RAINFOREST.
Wed, January 31 2007

The Countdown Begins

It was a nerve-racking day for the team as last minute details were finalized to prepare for tomorrow’s start. Martin, Borut, and Jamie hired a guide with the fastest boat available to take them on a scouting mission.

The speedy craft weaved through a maze of islands and floating debris to record observations for the first 100 km of the expedition. Martin will begin swimming at 8:00 tomorrow morning. Tonight he will attempt to sleep three or four hours as he mentally prepares himself for the longest and most dangerous swim in our planet’s history.

>>Matthew Mohlke