‘It was so magical’: the 33-year-old who made history swimming the length of California
Ultra-endurance swimmer Catherine Breed navigated waves, wildlife and pollution to become the first person to swim from state’s northern-most tip to Mexico border Nearly four months ago, Catherine Breed, a 33-year-old from the San Francisco Bay Area, set out to become the first person to swim the entire coastline of California – from its northern-most tip to the border with Mexico. She and her…
Catherine Breed, a 33-year-old swimmer from the San Francisco Bay Area, made history by becoming the first person to swim the entire coastline of California. The journey, which lasted 111 days, saw her facing waves, wildlife, and pollution as she swam from the state's northern tip to the border with Mexico. Despite the challenges, Breed completed the marathon swim during a year of intense weather patterns.
She spoke to the Guardian about her experiences and preparations for the arduous swim, which included navigating through 6-8ft waves and avoiding sewage pollution. Breed shared that despite the difficulties, the journey was an out-of-body experience, one that left her feeling both accomplished and slightly overwhelmed by the magnitude of her achievement.
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