{
  "id": 1383083,
  "title": "Lynne Cox: Channel record at 15, swam Alaska to USSR in 38°F water at 30",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/lynne-cox-channel-record-at-15-swam-alaska-to-ussr-in-38-f-water-at-30",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T17:02:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/at-15-lynne-cox-broke-the-english-channel-record-for-men-and-women-at-30-after-an-11-year-wait-for-permission-she-swam-through-38f-water-from-alaska-to-the-soviet-union/articleshow/133277843.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "In 1987, endurance swimmer Lynne Cox made waves by crossing the Bering Strait, swimming from Alaska to Soviet territory during a tense Cold War period. This monumental swim was more than a personal triumph; it represented a bridge of peace and understanding between two divided nations. Her bravery earned accolades from leaders in both the US and the Soviet Union, emphasizing the potential for…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}