# Swimmer, 33, makes history by swimming length of California coast

A 33-year-old swimmer has become the first person known to swim the entire length of California's coastline, describing the experience as "so magical." The feat is an extreme endurance achievement covering hundreds of miles of open ocean. It draws attention to marathon swimming and the physical and mental limits of long-distance open-water sport.

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- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/24/catherine-breed-interview-swim-california-coastline) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:00:31 GMT