Book description
On August 3, 2017, Antonio Argüelles swam 35 kilometers from Northern Ireland to Scotland. When he arrived on the Scottish shore after a swim of nearly 14 hours through hypothermic currents wearing only a speedo, cap, and goggles, he became just the seventh person ever to conquer the Oceans Seven,…
Why read it?
1 author picked The Forever Swim as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
The determination required to complete elite swims, particularly the Oceans Seven, inspired me to consider possibilities.
Arguelles’ trials and triumphs, dreams, physical limits, and adaptation to challenging situations demonstrate verve and potential. At times, I felt I was along with him on his journey.
Well written and captivating, I read this book in a few days.
From Lynn's list on marathon swimmers who pushed their limits.
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