A CHOPPING CROSSING

The video covers a cross-channel swimming race organized by Billy Butlin. Despite challenging sea conditions, the race showcases the endurance of the participants. Greta Anderson from Denmark emerges as the first woman to win a mixed race across the channel, completing it in thirteen hours and fifty-three minutes.

What were the swimmers preparing to face during the cross-channel race?

• Cross-channel weather challenges

• A short and easy swim

• A race with no competition

• Calm and sunny weather

Who organized the cross-channel race?

• Cap Gris Nez

• The Danish Swimming Association

• Billy Butlin

• Greta Anderson

Why was the race initially postponed?

• Lack of participants

• Poor weather conditions

• Technical issues

• Unavailability of organizers

Who was the first to sight the famous white cliffs?

• Greta Anderson

• Billy Butlin

• A fellow competitor

• A local fisherman

How long did it take Greta Anderson to complete the race?

• Twelve hours and forty-five minutes

• Fifteen hours and twenty minutes

• Thirteen hours and fifty-three minutes

• Ten hours and thirty minutes