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Lenning reached the sand dunes near Cap Gris-Nez on his English Channel swim in 2010. The following summer he crossed the North Channel from Northern Ireland to Scotland. Brian Meharg piloted Blue Aquarius on that 14-hour-44-minute-50-second crossing.
The English Channel swim on 3 August 2010 took 11 hours 25 minutes 22 seconds. The Catalina federation records 9 hours 9 minutes 51 seconds on 10 August 2009. In New York the 12 June 2010 Manhattan circuit took 8 hours 24 minutes 33 seconds.
The recorded nationality is United States.
Craig Lenning's published record includes performances from 2009 to 2011 in Open-water swimming — Catalina Channel solo, Open-water swimming — North Channel solo, Open-water swimming — Manhattan Island swim, Open-water swimming — English Channel solo. Selected recorded events include Catalina Channel solo (2009; source checked); North Channel solo (2011; source checked); Manhattan Island swim (2010; source checked).
Craig Lenning crossed the English Channel from England to France in 11 hours 25 minutes 22 seconds on 3 August 2010.
Crossing details, recordings & verificationElapsed time · 11:25:22 (h:mm:ss)
Course · England to France
Landing · sand dunes near Cap Gris-Nez
Departure clock · 03:25:00
Arrival clock · 14:50:22
Pilot · Michael Oram
Escort vessel · Gallivant
Observer · Stephen Payne
Ratification · Channel Swimming & Piloting Federation
Sporting country on this result · USA
Clock basis · The source does not specify a time zone.
Elapsed time · 9:09:51 (h:mm:ss)
Course · Santa Catalina Island to the California mainland
Ratification · Catalina Channel Swimming Federation
Elapsed time · 8:24:33 (h:mm:ss)
Course · Counterclockwise around Manhattan
Start location · Pier A, Battery
Landing · Pier A, Battery
Sporting country on this result · USA
Published place · 14
Elapsed time · 14:44:50 (h:mm:ss)
Course · Northern Ireland to Scotland
Pilot · Brian Meharg
Escort vessel · Blue Aquarius
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4 finishes completed
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VerifiedRaced in 3 calendar years
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Each year counts once. A tick means at least one result from that year is verified.
5 finishes
1 more finish needed
4 of 5 recorded
2 different sports
1 more different sport needed
1 of 2 recorded
5 calendar years with a finish
2 more calendar years with a finish needed
3 of 5 recorded
Craig Lenning's published record includes performances from 2009 to 2011 in Open-water swimming — Catalina Channel solo, Open-water swimming — North Channel solo, Open-water swimming — Manhattan Island swim, Open-water swimming — English Channel solo.
Selected events from this athlete’s recorded career. Verification is shown for each record.
Catalina Channel solo
2009 · Open-water swimming — Catalina Channel solo
Performance: 9:09:51
Source checkedNorth Channel solo
2011 · Open-water swimming — North Channel solo
Performance: 14:44:50
Source checkedManhattan Island swim
2010 · Open-water swimming — Manhattan Island swim
Performance: 8:24:33
Source checkedEnglish Channel solo
2010 · Open-water swimming — English Channel solo
Performance: 11:25:22
Source checkedShowing 4 of 4 recorded performances.
| Race date | Race name | Sport | Distance / discipline | Location | Performance | Place | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 27 Jul 2011 | Completed event · Finisher · North Channel solo | Swimming | Open-water swimming — North Channel solo | Northern Ireland to Scotland— | 14:44:50VerifiedTiming unknown | — | — |
| Tue, 3 Aug 2010 | Completed event · Finisher · English Channel solo | Swimming | Open-water swimming — English Channel solo | England to France— | 11:25:22VerifiedTiming unknown | — | — |
| Sat, 12 Jun 2010 | Completed event · Finisher · Manhattan Island swim | Swimming | Open-water swimming — Manhattan Island swim | Counterclockwise around Manhattan— | 8:24:33VerifiedTiming unknown | 14 | — |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2009 | Completed event · Finisher · Catalina Channel solo | Swimming | Open-water swimming — Catalina Channel solo | Santa Catalina Island to the California mainland— | 9:09:51VerifiedTiming unknown | — | — |
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