Triple Crown (Swim)

The Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming is a prestigious challenge that involves completing three long-distance swims in the open ocean: the English Channel (roughly 21 miles between England and France), the Catalina Channel (about 20 miles between California and Catalina Island), and the Maui Channel (approximately 20 miles between Maui and Lana’i in Hawaii). Achieving all three demonstrates exceptional endurance, skill, and resilience in demanding aquatic environments. These swims are undertaken by elite long-distance swimmers, often requiring months or years of preparation, and are celebrated milestones in the open water swimming community.