Adherbal de Oliveira
BrazilathleteMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Adherbal de Oliveira is a notable Brazilian swimmer who made history in 2015 by setting a record for the fastest crossing of the English Channel, completing the 42.9 km swim in a time of 8 hours and 49 minutes, which remained unbeaten until Ana Marcela Cunha surpassed it in 2023.
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Adherbal de Oliveira previously held the South American men's record for the swim across the English Channel.
‘O mais difícil foi nadar tanto tempo sozinha’, conta Ana Marcela, que bateu recorde ao percorrer 42,9 km da Inglaterra à FrançaO Globo·Brazil· 2026-08-01
Brazil· 2026-08-01
