The Queen of the Channel is a title bestowed on the woman who has currently completed more successful swims of the English Channel than any other. It is currently held by Alison Streeter with a total of 43 swims.
Swimmer[1] | Number of Crossings | Years Held Title |
---|---|---|
Gertrude Ederle | 1 | 1926-1953 |
Florence Chadwick | 2-3 | 1953-1964 |
Greta Andersen | 4-5 | 1964-1978 |
Cynthia Nicholas | 6-19 | 1978-1992 |
Alison Streeter | 20-43 | 1992- |