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Marathon swimmer Hsu Wen-erh has became the first Taiwanese to complete a
solo swim across the North Channel between Northern Ireland and Scotland.

She's also become only the 83rd woman to complete a solo swim.

The 32-year-old set off from Northern Ireland and completed the
34.5-kilometer crossing in 12 hours, 46 minutes and 40 seconds.

Hsu first attempted the North Channel crossing in September 2025 but was
forced to postpone the effort after unfavorable sea conditions persisted for
two weeks.

She has pursued the Oceans Seven challenge since completing her first major
channel swim across the Strait of Gibraltar in October 2023.

After crossing the English Channel and Catalina Channel, and completing the
Swim Around Manhattan in 2024, she became Taiwan's first swimmer to earn the
Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming.

She said she plans to attempt the Cook Strait in December and also hopes to
lead a team of Taiwan swimmers in an English Channel relay next year.