Bernard traveled 1,111 kilometers during the ultratriathlon from Dover to Prague
“The crossing was very difficult, but now it occurs to me that it was a long time ago. In addition to wind and current, I struggled with seasickness, which then fully erupted on the way back,” Bernard said in a press release.
“Cycling cost not only physical strength and a lot of mental energy and concentration to keep them safe in full operation when fatigue was beginning to accumulate. Four days in the saddle blocked my ribs, so I couldn’t breathe properly. Saturday was the hardest day, almost “I’m running out of energy on my own. Anyway, I can’t believe it from England on my own – I can’t believe it myself.
That’s it! Seven and a half days, I can’t believe it myself, and I was there !! / Done after 7 and a half days! I can’t believe it and I was there !! A small island in the Vltava river, Prague pic.twitter.com/MnRTSinX6Z
– Abhejali Bernard (@Abhejali) September 20, 2021
The English Channel first crossed ten years ago in 14 hours and 37 minutes. This time it took 56 minutes more. In 2018, as the tenth swimmer in the world, she completed the Ocean’s Seven project, which aims to complete seven difficult long-distance voyages around the world.