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7-7 Challenge RI
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The 7-7 Challenge RI is a 7-day solo marathon swimming challenge by Jon Vickers of South Africa.
Open Water Swimming Highlights
- Between 25 April - 2 May 2022, he completed seven 7.4 km crossings from Robben Island in South Africa, ratified by the Cape Long Distance Swimming Association. The water temperature ranged from 9.8°C to 12.9°C over these 7 days.
- 25 April 2022, he made a 3 hour 5 minute 14 second one-way crossing from Robben Island to Big Bay with escort pilot Dayle Willars and observer Megan Nichols.
- 27 April 2022, he made a 6 hour 8 minute 23 second two-way crossing between Robben Island and Big Bay with escort pilot Andrew Waters and observer Jason.
- 28 April 2022, he made a 3 hour 40 minute 42 second one-way crossing from Robben Island to Big Bay with escort pilot Jordan Bosman and observer Zack Hillman.
- 29 April 2022, he made a 3 hour 27 minute 15 second one-way crossing from Robben Island to Big Bay with escort pilot Jordan Bosman and observer Zack Hillman.
- 1 May 2022, he made a 3 hour 26 minute 15 second one-way crossing from Robben Island to Big Bay with escort pilot Michelle Petering and observer Nicolo.
- 2 May 2022, he made a 3 hour 11 minute 16 second one-way crossing from Robben Island to Big Bay with escort pilot Blake Kelly and observer Aadon.
