Lynne Cox
Lynne Cox is an American long-distance open-water swimmer, writer, and motivational speaker. She is internationally renowned for her record-breaking open-water swims in some of the world's most challenging and frigid waters, including the Bering Strait, the English Channel, and Antarctica. Her writing often chronicles her swimming experiences and her deep connection to the natural world.
Awards
['Alex Award (2005)', 'International Swimming Hall of Fame Inductee (2000)', 'International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame Inductee', 'Los Angeles Times Woman of the Year (1975)', 'Glamour magazine Woman of the Year (2002)', 'Susan B. Anthony Leadership Award']
Notable Works
['Swimming to Antarctica', 'Grayson', 'South with the Sun', 'Elizabeth, Queen of the Seas', 'Open Water Swimming Manual', 'Swimming in the Sink']
