Kent R.

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Superhuman swimmers

Did you know that only two people have ever swum the entire 2,350-mile length of the Mississippi River? Slovenian long-distance swimmer Martin Strel accomplished this jaw-dropping feat in 2002, and American former Navy SEAL Chris Ring followed in 2015. That’s months of battling currents, endurance, and sheer determination!

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Imagine the grit it takes to push through exhaustion, unpredictable weather, and the relentless force of the river for months on end. These incredible swimmers didn’t just conquer the waters—they became part of its history. Their journeys were about more than just endurance; they were about resilience, pushing human limits, and proving that the impossible can be done. Who knows what other daring feats are out there waiting to be attempted?

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