CSA Gold Medal

noun - The C.S.A. Gold Medal is an annual award, donated by Rolex Watches, for the 'Fastest Solo Swimmer of the Year' across the English Channel, awarded by the Channel Swimming Association.

Gold Medal Recipients

Michael Paisler USA F-E 11:45 1970
Corrie Ebbelaar Holland E-F 10:43 1971
5 KB (637 words) - 21:16, 17 August 2013 CSA Gold Medal Corrie Ebbelaar Holland E-F 10:43 1971
Richard Davis Hart USA E-F 09:44 1972
Lynne Cox USA E-F 09:36 1973
Sandra Keshka USA F-E 10:30 1974
Monir Amin Gad Egypt E-F 09:40 1975
Wendy Brook England E-F 08:56 1976
Nasser El Shazley Egypt E-F 08:45 1977
Penny Lee Dean USA E-F 07:40 1978
Jon Erikson **1st Leg USA E-F 08:38 1979
Belinda Shields New Zealand E-F 09:08 1980
Cynthia Nicholas **1st Leg Canada E-F 08:29 1981
Irene van der Laan Holland E-F 08:06 1982
Irene van der Laan **1st Leg Holland E-F 08:10 1983
Monique Wildschut Holland E-F 08:19 1984
Paul Asmuth USA E-F 08:12 1985
Marc Newman England E-F 08:35 1986
Philip Rush ***1st Leg New Zealand E-F 07:55 1987
Richard Davey England F-E 08:05 1988
Richard Davey England E-F 08:33 1989
Susie Maroney Australia E-F 08:29 1990
Susie Maroney Australia F-E 08:29 1991
Trevor Down England E-F 09:59 1992
Tammy van Wisse Australia E-F 08:35 1993
Chad Hundeby USA E-F 07:17 1994
Han Van Goor Holland E-F 08:02 1995
Alison Streeter (MBE) England E-F 09:30 1996
Igor de Souza Brazil F-E 09:02 1997
Jose Gutierrez Mexico E-F 08:55 1998
Gail Rice USA E-F 08:12 1999
Giorgios Tsianos Greece E-F 09:20 2000
Chris Derks USA E-F 08:32 2001
Steven Klugman South Africa E-F 10:07 2002
Christoph Wandratsch Germany E-F 07:20 2003
David Meca Spain E-F 07:46 2004
David Meca Spain E-F 07:22 2005
David Cech Czech Republic E-F 09:06 2006
Penny Palfrey Britain E-F 09:07 2007
Miguel Arrobas Portugual E-F 09:30 2008
Rebecca Lewis Britain E-F 10:02 2009
Rebecca Lewis Britain E-F 08:35 2010
Chloe McCardel Australia E-F 09:03 2011
Chloe McCardel Australia F-E 9:30 2012
Ned Wieland Australia E-F 9:45 2017

Channel Swimming Association Awards

• The Audrey Scott Commemorative Award is an award given to the individual for the Greatest Contribution to the Channel Swimming Association
  
• The Belhedi Trophy is awarded to the Fastest Swimmer on the Highest Tide
  
• The Bill Pickering Shield is awarded to the Fastest Ladies Relay (not 6 Swimmers)
  
• The CSA Centenary Cup is awarded to the Fastest Swim by a British person
  
• The CSA Gold Medal is awarded to the individual with the Fastest Solo Swim of the year
  
• The CSA Special Award Shield
  
• The Derek Turner Trophy is awarded to the Earliest / Latest Swim (the mid-point is 14 August)
  
• The Garnet Martin Cup is awarded to the Fastest Relay
  
• The Gertrude Ederle Cup is awarded to a World Record 2 Way Swim
  
• The Graeme Thompson Memorial Cup is awarded to the Youngest Successful Swimmer
  
• The Howe Bridge CRT Award is given to the Fastest Breaststroke Swimmer
  
• The John Bullett Cup is awarded to the Youngest Relay Team
  
• The John & Gwen Jacques Shield is awarded to the Fastest Ladies Relay
  
• The John Unicume Wood Cup is awarded to the Fastest Swim by a Man
  
• The Julie Bradshaw Award is awarded to the Greatest Feat of Endurance by a Ladies Relay
  
• The Julie Bradshaw Trophy is awarded to the Fastest Butterfly Swim
  
• The Lada Cross Channel Cup is awarded to the Fastest Junior Relay
  
• The Letona Trophy is awarded to the King of the Channel®, the Most Successful Swims by a CSA Man
  
• Mark Rickhuss Memorial Trophy is awarded to the Fastest 2 Way Swim
  
• The Montserrat Tresserras Cup is awarded to the Fastest Swimmer from a New Country
  
• The Montserrat Tresserras Shield is awarded to the Fastest Men's Relay (not 6 Swimmers)
  
• The Observer of the Year Shield is awarded to the CSA Observer of the Year
  
• The O'Clee Jubilee Cup is awarded to the Oldest Successful Swimmer
  
• The Oldman Trophy is awarded to the BLDSA Swimmer of the year
  
• The Pierre Van Vooren Memorial Trophy is awarded to the individual with the Swim in the most Arduous Conditions
  
• The Ray & Audrey Scott Trophy is awarded to the Queen of the Channel®, the Most Successful Swims by a CSA Lady
  
• The Ray Cossum Shield is awarded to the Fastest Mixed Relay (not 6 Swimmers)
  
• The Ray Scott Memorial Shield is awarded to the Fastest Mixed Relay
  
• The Robert Lyle Memorial Cup is awarded to the Fastest American Swimmer
  
• The Rosemary George Trophy is awarded to the Most Meritorious Swimmer
  
• The Sotiraki Cup is awarded to the Fastest Swim by a Lady
  
• The Stan Maycock Shield is awarded to the Fastest Men's Relay
  
• The Sunny Lowry Cup is awarded to the Fastest British Lady
  
• The Teresa Zarzeczanska Cup is awarded to the Fastest 2 Way Ladies Relay
  
• The Van Audenaerde Endurance Cup is awarded to the Greatest Feat of Endurance
  
• The Van Audenaerde Tankard is a Special Award to a Disabled Swimmer
  

External links

• Channel Swimming Association
• Open Water Swimming
• Daily News of Open Water Swimming
• World Open Water Swimming Association
• International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame
• Marathon Swimming
• The Belhedi Trophy Recipients
• Channel Swimming Association Gold Medal recipients
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