Charlotte Native Swims Length of Lake Norman
Charlotte native Leslie Hamilton swam the length of Lake Norman, North Carolina’s largest manmade lake, on October 6-7.
Pending ratification by the Marathon Swimmers Federation, this is the first documented solo marathon swim on Lake Norman.
- Started swim at 5:01 p.m. on October 6 under the Highway 70 bridge over the Catawba River.
- Completed the swim at 7:50 a.m. on October 7 at the boat ramp at Blythe Landing Park.
- The swim covered approximately 26 miles and was completed in approximately 14 hours and 49 minutes, without stopping or assistance.
Hamilton previously made headlines in 2023 when she became the first woman to complete a solo circumnavigation swim around Staten Island, N.Y., finishing the nearly 37-mile journey in just over 14 hours.
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Author summary: Charlotte native Leslie Hamilton achieves a record swim.
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