Location
Bordighera, Italy to Monaco Monte Carlo
Date
May 19, 2003
Distance
22 km
Charity
World Sport for Good Foundation
About This Swim
On the 19th of May 2003. I swam from Bordighera in Italy to Monte Carlo Monaco a distance of 22kms long and we had very good conditions for the swim with the wind being behind me. I was doing this swim for the Sport for Good Foundation and Mark Spitz was going to meet me at the finish of the swim in Monaco. But unfortunately the conditions and tides changed and I ended up taking 7 hours and 25 minutes and I finished too late for Mark Spitz to see me finish as i was too slow in swimming and on that night was the Sport for Good Foundation dinner of which Mark Spitz was involved in, I was also invited to the same function. When I finished the swim, I then quickly got changed and I did arrive at the Sport for Good dinner function a bit late. I was also invited to the next nights World Sports Awards in Monaco and I did get to meet Mark Spitz and his family and many other sporting legends from all over the world.
In 2003, James completed a spectacular charity swim from Bordighera, Italy to Monaco Monte Carlo, covering 25 kilometers along the beautiful Mediterranean coastline. This swim was undertaken to support the World Sport for Good Foundation.
Swimming along the Italian Riviera and French coastline, this journey showcased James's ability to combine his passion for open water swimming with charitable causes, using his athletic achievements to raise awareness and funds for important organizations.