2 men separately aiming to swim across Lake Michigan in August
Its a challenge because its far and the water is cold and choppy.
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2 men to swim separately across Lake Michigan in August
Its a challenge because its far and the water is cold and choppy.
Source: petoskeynews.com
Ted Erikson, the First Person to Swim Across Lake Michigan, Dies at 93
Ted Erikson, who once swam in Great White shark-infested waters while his spotter fired rifle rounds at approaching sharks, dead at 93.
United States Illinois Institute Of Technology Ted Erikson International Marathon Swimming Hall Hammond Technical High School Chicago Sun Times
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Passages: Ted Erikson, First Man to Cross Lake Michigan, Age 93
Ted Erikson, a member of the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame and the first man to cross Lake Michigan, died Dec. 1.
Source: swimmingworldmagazine.com
Ted Erikson, first swimmer to cross Lake Michigan, dies at 93
In 1967, he swam approximately 28 miles from the Farallon Islands off of San Francisco — a haven for great white sharks — to the Golden Gate Bridge. To protect Mr. Erikson, "the captain rode in the boat and had a rifle to shoot at the sharks that were getting close to him," said his daughter.
Source: suntimes.com