George Thornton
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George Thornton is an American open water swimmer who, at the age of 73, attempted to become the oldest individual to successfully cross the English Channel. The attempt by the retired Colorado State University professor from Fort Collins, Colorado of 8 August 2013 was halted at 9 hours 18 minutes after being escorted by Eddie Spelling on the boat Anastasia.
He is the oldest person to complete the 10 km marathon swim at the Horsetooth Open Water Swim in Colorado. He is also the co-race director together with Joe Bakel and Ann Donoghue.
External Links
- 80 Years And Counting In The English Channel
- Standing Up To The Tests Of Time
- Eddie Spelling of the Channel Swimming & Piloting Federation
- Channel Swimming & Piloting Federation new website
- English Channel website
- Love Channel Swimming website
- Anastasia
- Change Is Constant In Horsetooth Open Water Swim
