King of the Channel (swimming)
For other uses, see King of the Channel.
The King of The Channel title is bestowed on the man who has successfully completed more swims of the English Channel than any other. The title as well the accompanied Letona Trophy is awarded by the Channel Swimming Association.[1] The title is currently held by Kevin Murphy who has completed 34 swims between the years of 1968 and 2006. Alison Streeter, with 43 crossings, has the designation as Queen of the Channel.
List of Kings of the Channel
| Swimmer[2] | Number of Crossings | Years Held Title |
|---|---|---|
 Matthew Webb | 1 | 1875-1934 |
| Edward Temme | 2 | 1934-1951 |
| William Barnie | 3 | 1951-1960 |
 Brojen Das | 4-6 | 1960-1974 |
| Melvyn Sharp | 7 | 1974-1975 |
 Desmond Renford | 8-16 | 1975-1979 |
| Michael Read | 17-18 | 1979-1980 |
| Desmond Renford | 19 | 1980 |
| Michael Read | 20-31 | 1980-2000 |
| Kevin Murphy | 32 | 2000-2004 |
| Michael Read | 33 | 2004-2006 |
| Kevin Murphy | 34 | 2006- |
References
- ↑ "Trophies and Awards". Channel Swimming Association. Retrieved 14 September 2010.
- ↑ "King of the Channel - The Letona Trophy". Channel Swimming Association. 2008. Retrieved 15 September 2010.
External links
- Channel Swimming Association website
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