Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Swimming to Antarctica

To call Lynne Cox "remarkable" would be an understatement. Her unique talents as an ocean swimmer allow her to survive in water cold enough to kill a person. What's more, Cox was determined to swim a mile in the coldest water on earth, in Antarctica. Scott Pelley was there as she attempted this amazing journey.

Swimming to Antarctica
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DID YOU KNOW?

  • Lynne Cox has written a book about her experience, titled "Swimming to Antarctica."
  • Antarctica is the coldest place on earth - it can reach more than 120 degrees below zero in winter.


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1
Brrrr..! For what purpose? Who is going to swim in Antarctic or Arctic waters? It might be helpful to survivors of a ditch in Arctic waters if she learns anything but, brrrr...!
Posted by dpm31732 on Wed, Jul 11, 2007 3:43 AM ET
2
For some people, achieving a feat like this would be downright insane. It's just all over the news that's why it sounds insane. But if it weren't it is probably for her personal fullfillment and that's all there is to it.
Posted by archangellsword on Wed, Jul 11, 2007 4:49 AM ET
3
Why? Because it's human to endeavor to achieve something new.
Posted by jeffreychan on Wed, Jul 11, 2007 5:12 AM ET
4
That woman must be also very hot in the bed!
Posted by airc0mbat on Wed, Jul 11, 2007 6:28 AM ET
5
She's crazy. So where some of the greatest humans this world has ever known. Post July 11, 2007 DavidLaVerneWilliams
Posted by shallowless on Wed, Jul 11, 2007 7:38 AM ET
6
That is amazingk you go girl.
Posted by ykcarter30 on Wed, Jul 11, 2007 8:36 AM ET
7
whoa were am i
Posted by sleepchase@verizon.net on Wed, Jul 11, 2007 8:44 AM ET
8
That's so awesome haha =P
Posted by ktcaop on Wed, Jul 11, 2007 8:54 AM ET
9
That woman is unbelievable and extraordinary.
Posted by rey_melv on Wed, Jul 11, 2007 9:22 AM ET
10
Read her book; it's fabulous, and answers so many questions about Lynne and her life swimming. If you have a chance to hear her speak, do that, too. Her drive and heart are truly incredible.
Posted by poemmom on Wed, Jul 11, 2007 9:23 AM ET

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