Contestants Swim the English Channel

The video covers a major swimming event where 24 participants swim 19 miles for fame and prizes. The event starts at midnight, with contestants facing challenges like weather and sea creatures. By dawn, swimmers approach the English coast, and the winner, Hassan Abdel Rahman, completes the swim in 10 hours and 53 minutes, setting a new record.

What motivates the swimmers to participate in the channel swim?

• The thrill of adventure

• Breaking a world record

• Personal fitness goals

• Fame and cash prizes

What is the initial weather condition during the swim?

• Snowy

• Foggy

• Clear

• Stormy and rainy

What are some of the threats faced by the swimmers during the event?

• Strong winds and lightning

• Cold temperatures and icebergs

• Attacking fish and high seas

• Sharks and jellyfish

Who emerged as the winner of the channel swim?

• Hassan Abdel Rahman

• A German athlete

• An English swimmer

• A French contestant

How long did it take Hassan Abdel Rahman to complete the swim?

• 11 hours 20 minutes

• 12 hours 30 minutes

• 10 hours 53 minutes

• 9 hours 45 minutes