Chloë McCardel holds multiple long distance swimming records. In October 2021 she set the record for the most English Channel crossings at 44. She also holds the Australian record for triple non-stop crossing of the English Channel. Chloë is a speaker and coach, having coached many marathon swimmers. She is also an advocate for domestic violence victims and involved in Marine Rescue - NSW (New South Wales) “Volunteers Saving Lives on the Water.”
4:00 The Hinge Moment Of Starting Swimming From Pure Embarrassment5:39 Being Motivated From A Young Age7:25 Getting Swimming Taken Away9:36 Deciding To Be The Best In The World12:37 Having A Dream And Committing To That14:12 An 11.2k For A First Swim16:31 Inviting Death Into The Sport21:39 Having The Confidence To Do A Double Crossing Of The English Channel26:20 Outsmarting The Competition On The Hudson River29:05 Gaining The Ability To Stay Mentally Focused31:28 Failing At A Triple Crossing But Still Choosing To Go Back34:29 Creating A Mindset Of A Future Identity38:32 Choosing Not To Try To Prove People Wrong 43:13 The Most Memorable Moment Of Finishing The Triple Crossing47:35 The Power Of Visualization And Staying In The Right Headspace56:03 The Quad Attempt From 201857:51 Accepting The Quad Failure1:01:35 Deciding To Become The Queen Of The Channel1:03:50 Developing A Love For The Channel From The Start1:08:35 Telling Yourself It’s Ok You Can Stop 1:14:37 Box Jellyfish Attack 1:19:29 Converting The Love For Water To Help People1:24:34 The Need For Passion To Complete Your Goals1:26:48 The Channel Queen FoundationDon’t forget you can also follow Dr. Rob Bell on Twitter or Instagram.
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