As we’ve updated over the last couple of years, East Cobb resident James Whitcomb has undertaken “mega” swims on the Sept. 11 date to raise funds for a charity that assists first responders.
It’s called the Tunnel 2 Towers Foundation, and Whitcomb has received pledges for his swims at the Mountain View Aquatic Center.
This year was his most ambitious endeavor yet, as he vowed to swim 15 miles. He started at around 6 a.m. and finished right before 5:30 p.m., taking a few short breaks along the way.
Here are the details:
- Distance swam: 15 miles / 528 laps / 26,400 yards
- Total swim time 9 hours, 20 minutes, 50 seconds
- Average 1-mile swim time:37 minutes, 22 seconds
- Fastest 1-mile swim time: 32 minutes, 31 seconds
- Total break time: 1 hour, 21 minutes, 35 seconds
- Heartbeats throughout swim: 66,638
- Arm strokes (per arm): 13,728
- Funds raised to date: $21,305
- Original target raise amount: $35,000
A friend also made a video of the event that you can watch by clicking here.
Whitcomb said he’s still accepting donations and updates about next year’s event at www.swim2help.org.
“I know that our military, first responders, and their families appreciate your help,” he said.
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