Ben Lecomte

Swimmer Ben Lecomte begins record Pacific crossing attempt

Ben Lecomte dives into the Pacific Ocean, kicking off an epic quest to swim 9,000 kilometres (5,600 miles) from Tokyo to San Francisco, through shark-infested waters choking with plastic waste.

June 5, 2018
June 5, 2018

Swimmer Ben Lecomte begins record Pacific crossing attempt

Ben Lecomte dives into the Pacific Ocean, kicking off an epic quest to swim 9,000 kilometres (5,600 miles) from Tokyo to San Francisco, through shark-infested waters choking with plastic waste.