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Pittar was 28 when he swam from England to France. He went on to become the first blind swimmer to complete the English Channel, Catalina and Manhattan combination, according to the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame, which inducted him in 2009.
The English Channel swim on 19 July 1998 took 13 hours 50 minutes. The Catalina federation records 11 hours 36 minutes 50 seconds on 15 September 2006. In New York the 12 June 1999 Manhattan circuit took 7 hours 58 minutes 55 seconds.
The recorded nationality is Australia.
James Pittar's published record includes performances from 1998 to 2006 in Open-water swimming — Rottnest Channel solo, Open-water swimming — Catalina Channel solo, Open-water swimming — English Channel solo, Open-water swimming — Manhattan Island swim. Selected recorded events include Rottnest Channel solo (1998; source checked); Catalina Channel solo (2006; source checked); English Channel solo (1998; source checked).
James Pittar crossed the English Channel from England to France in 13 hours 50 minutes on 19 July 1998.
Crossing details, recordings & verificationElapsed time · 13:50:00 (h:mm:ss)
Course · England to France
Departure clock · 08:00:00
Arrival clock · 21:50:00
Pilot · G. Pique
Escort vessel · Gallivant
Observer · Norman Trusty
Trainer · Narelle Simpson
Ratification · Channel Swimming Association
Sporting country on this result · Australia
Clock basis · The source does not specify a time zone.
Elapsed time · 11:36:50 (h:mm:ss)
Course · Santa Catalina Island to the California mainland
Ratification · Catalina Channel Swimming Federation
Sporting country on this result · Australia
Elapsed time · 7:58:55 (h:mm:ss)
Course · Counterclockwise around Manhattan
Start location · Pier A, Battery
Landing · Pier A, Battery
Sporting country on this result · AUS
Published place · 25
Elapsed time · 7:51:24 (h:mm:ss)
Course · Western Australian mainland to Rottnest Island
Elapsed time · 8:59:13 (h:mm:ss)
Course · Western Australian mainland to Rottnest Island
Elapsed time · 7:42:00 (h:mm:ss)
Course · Western Australian mainland to Rottnest Island
Elapsed time · 8:44:59 (h:mm:ss)
Course · Western Australian mainland to Rottnest Island
Elapsed time · 9:03:44 (h:mm:ss)
Course · Western Australian mainland to Rottnest Island
Elapsed time · 10:01:27 (h:mm:ss)
Course · Western Australian mainland to Rottnest Island
Achievements update from recorded results. A tick means the supporting results are verified.
9 finishes completed
Based on 9 distinct completed events in your linked record.
VerifiedRaced in 7 calendar years
At least one recorded finish in each year; this does not imply an uninterrupted streak.
Each year counts once. A tick means at least one result from that year is verified.
10 finishes
1 more finish needed
9 of 10 recorded
2 different sports
1 more different sport needed
1 of 2 recorded
10 calendar years with a finish
3 more calendar years with a finish needed
7 of 10 recorded
James Pittar's published record includes performances from 1998 to 2006 in Open-water swimming — Rottnest Channel solo, 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.
Rottnest Channel solo
1998 · Open-water swimming — Rottnest Channel solo
Performance: 7:51:24
Source checkedCatalina Channel solo
2006 · Open-water swimming — Catalina Channel solo
Performance: 11:36:50
Source checkedEnglish Channel solo
1998 · Open-water swimming — English Channel solo
Performance: 13:50:00
Source checkedManhattan Island swim
1999 · Open-water swimming — Manhattan Island swim
Performance: 7:58:55
Source checkedShowing 1–5 of 9 recorded performances.
| Race date | Race name | Sport | Distance / discipline | Location | Performance | Place | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 15 Sept 2006 | Completed event · Finisher · Catalina Channel solo | Swimming | Open-water swimming — Catalina Channel solo | Santa Catalina Island to the California mainland— | 11:36:50VerifiedTiming unknown | — | — |
| Sat, 22 Feb 2003 | Completed event · Finisher · Rottnest Channel solo | Swimming | Open-water swimming — Rottnest Channel solo | Western Australian mainland to Rottnest Island— | 10:01:27VerifiedTiming unknown | — | — |
| Sat, 23 Feb 2002 | Completed event · Finisher · Rottnest Channel solo | Swimming | Open-water swimming — Rottnest Channel solo | Western Australian mainland to Rottnest Island— | 9:03:44VerifiedTiming unknown | — | — |
| Sat, 24 Feb 2001 | Completed event · Finisher · Rottnest Channel solo | Swimming | Open-water swimming — Rottnest Channel solo | Western Australian mainland to Rottnest Island— | 8:44:59VerifiedTiming unknown | — | — |
| Sat, 26 Feb 2000 | Completed event · Finisher · Rottnest Channel solo | Swimming | Open-water swimming — Rottnest Channel solo | Western Australian mainland to Rottnest Island— | 7:42:00VerifiedTiming unknown | — | — |
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