Introduction of Lynne Cox
Autor: shibata33 • December 10, 2017 • Essay • 286 Words (2 Pages) • 763 Views
Introduction of Lynne Cox
Lynn Cox, born [] in New Hampshire, began her swimming career at the age of nine. A natural at open-water swimming, she swam the notoriously difficult English Channel in record time at the age of 15 and broke her own record two years later.
- 9 yo
- Open-water swimming
- World record at 15 yo
Why she wants to do the Bering Strait swim?
- ?
Why was the idea difficult?
- Water freezing cold
- Money for the trip
- Russia – America relationship: no America allowed in Russia (?)
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Preparation
- Training regiment
- A team of people to help her: communication, logistics
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- Sponsorship from local companies and individuals
- Bank account, loan from parents
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- Lobby (?)
Lynn Cox, born [] in New Hampshire, began her swimming career at the age of nine. A natural at open-water swimming, she swam the notoriously difficult English Channel in record time at the age of 15 and broke her own record two years later.
- 9 yo
- Open-water swimming
- World record at 15 yo
Why she wants to do the Bering Strait swim?
- ?
Why was the idea difficult?
- Water
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