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US Woman First to Swim Atlantic

56-year-old American churns from Africa to Trinidad in 24 days

By Amelia Atlas,  Newser User

Posted Feb 8, 2009 6:24 AM CST

(Newser) – A 56-year-old American became the first woman to swim across the Atlantic, completing a 24-day journey from Africa's Cape Verde Islands to Trinidad, reports the BBC. Jennifer Figge of Colorado swam up to 8 hours at a stretch, protected by a cage to fend off...   Read full story »

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