A Very Happy Easter to You, Martin Strel
I'm honestly not sure if Slovenian Martin Strel celebrates Easter, but it was his first day off in 3,272 miles, so it must have been nice. Strel completed his swim of the Amazon River on Saturday, setting the new world record for distance…for the fourth time.
So what kind of perils did Strel face? Delirium, dizziness, vertigo, high blood pressure, diarrhea, nausea, cramps, dehydration (which must have been frustrating, what with it being a swim and all) and abrasions. Add to that the piranhas, bull sharks, toothpick fish and the larvae infections and I'm pretty confident this is something I'd never attempt.
To combat any illness, Strel made sure to consult his doctor who was promptly ignored when he told Strel to stop swimming. Regardless, congratulations on your nine-week, 50-mile-a-day swim. Happy Easter.
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