How long on average does it take to swim the English Channel Dover to Calais?

Question

How long on average does it take to swim the English Channel Dover to Calais?

Answer 1

The first person to ever swim the English Channel did it in 21 hours and 45 minutes and that was in the 1800s. The first woman did it in 14 hours and 31 minutes and that was in 1926. The youngest person to ever cross the English channel did it in 9 hours and 36 minutes and that person was 15 years old and that was in 1973. The fastest man to swim it did it in 6 hours and 58 minutes. The fastest woman did it in 7 hours 25 minutes. Hope this helps!!!

Answer 2

12 hrs average