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Howley crossed Catalina in 2008, circled Manhattan in June 2009 and finished the English Channel that August. Alongside her swimming she became a writer on the sport and helped found the Massachusetts Open Water Swimming Association.
The English Channel swim on 3 August 2009 took 13 hours 55 minutes. The Catalina federation records 10 hours 57 minutes 44 seconds on 22 September 2008. In New York the 6 June 2009 Manhattan circuit took 8 hours 39 minutes 50 seconds.
The recorded nationality is United States.
Elaine Kornbau Howley's published record includes performances from 2008 to 2009 in Open-water swimming — Catalina Channel solo, Open-water swimming — English Channel solo, Open-water swimming — Manhattan Island swim. Selected recorded events include Catalina Channel solo (2008; source checked); English Channel solo (2009; source checked); Manhattan Island swim (2009; source checked).
Elaine Kornbau Howley crossed the English Channel from England to France in 13 hours 55 minutes on 3 August 2009.
Also recorded as Elaine Howley.
Crossing details, recordings & verificationElapsed time · 13:55:00 (h:mm:ss)
Course · England to France
Departure clock · 09:13:00
Arrival clock · 23:08:00
Pilot · Fred Mardle
Escort vessel · Samallen P40
Observer · Andy
Trainer · Mark Howley & Khrista Trerotola
Ratification · Channel Swimming Association
Sporting country on this result · USA
Clock basis · The source does not specify a time zone.
Elapsed time · 10:57:44 (h:mm:ss)
Course · Santa Catalina Island to the California mainland
Ratification · Catalina Channel Swimming Federation
Elapsed time · 8:39:50 (h:mm:ss)
Course · Counterclockwise around Manhattan
Start location · Pier A, Battery
Landing · Pier A, Battery
Sporting country on this result · USA
Published place · 17
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Elaine Kornbau Howley's published record includes performances from 2008 to 2009 in Open-water swimming — Catalina Channel solo, Open-water swimming — English Channel solo, Open-water swimming — Manhattan Island swim.
Selected events from this athlete’s recorded career. Verification is shown for each record.
Catalina Channel solo
2008 · Open-water swimming — Catalina Channel solo
Performance: 10:57:44
Source checkedEnglish Channel solo
2009 · Open-water swimming — English Channel solo
Performance: 13:55:00
Source checkedManhattan Island swim
2009 · Open-water swimming — Manhattan Island swim
Performance: 8:39:50
Source checkedShowing 3 of 3 recorded performances.
| Race date | Race name | Sport | Distance / discipline | Location | Performance | Place | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 3 Aug 2009 | Completed event · Finisher · English Channel solo | Swimming | Open-water swimming — English Channel solo | England to France— | 13:55:00VerifiedTiming unknown | — | — |
| Sat, 6 Jun 2009 | Completed event · Finisher · Manhattan Island swim | Swimming | Open-water swimming — Manhattan Island swim | Counterclockwise around Manhattan— | 8:39:50VerifiedTiming unknown | 17 | — |
| Mon, 22 Sept 2008 | Completed event · Finisher · Catalina Channel solo | Swimming | Open-water swimming — Catalina Channel solo | Santa Catalina Island to the California mainland— | 10:57:44VerifiedTiming unknown | — | — |
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