King of the Channel (swimming)

The King of The Channel title is bestowed on the man who has successfully completed more swims of the English Channel than any other. The title as well the accompanied Letona Trophy is awarded by the Channel Swimming Association.[1] The title is currently held by Kevin Murphy who has completed 34 swims between the years of 1968 and 2006. Alison Streeter, with 43 crossings, has the designation as Queen of the Channel.

List of Kings of the Channel

Swimmer[2]Number of CrossingsYears Held Title
Matthew Webb11875-1934
Edward Temme21934-1951
William Barnie31951-1960
Brojen Das4-61960-1974
Melvyn Sharp71974-1975
Desmond Renford8-161975-1979
Michael Read17-181979-1980
Desmond Renford191980
Michael Read20-311980-2000
Kevin Murphy322000-2004
Michael Read332004-2006
Kevin Murphy342006-

References

  1. "Trophies and Awards". Channel Swimming Association. Archived from the original on 25 September 2010. Retrieved 14 September 2010.
  2. "King of the Channel - The Letona Trophy". Channel Swimming Association. 2008. Retrieved 15 September 2010.
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