Orihuela Swimmer Conquers Loch Ness in Epic 36km Challenge
Orihuela swimmer Juan José Caselles López has successfully completed a gruelling 36-kilometre swim through Loch Ness, adding one of the world’s great open-water challenges to his growing list of achievements. Caselles reached Lochend beach on the northern shore after spending 13 hours and 40 minutes in the water—just 20 minutes inside the event’s maximum 14-hour […] The post Orihuela Swimmer…
Orihuela native Juan José Caselles López successfully swam 36km across Loch Ness, setting a new mark in one of the world's most challenging open-water swims. The 13-hour and 40-minute swim concluded at Lochend beach, 20 minutes before the event's 14-hour cap. Enduring 14°C water and headwinds, the Orihuela swimmer donned a wetsuit for the grueling challenge.
A dedicated technical team of Adolfo López, Daniel Abellán, and Rachel Murphy assisted Caselles during the ordeal. Assistance also came from Orihuela training partners Eulogio López-Fuensalida and Beatriz Peñalver, alongside Scottish swimmer Nikki Murphy. Months of preparation and a united team effort enabled Caselles to add this impressive feat to his already impressive list of major open-water swims, including the Manhattan Bridges swim, the Strait of Gibraltar, and the Battle of Rande challenge in Galicia.
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