Bartłomiej Kubkowski
PolandathleteMale9.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Bartłomiej Kubkowski is a Polish swimmer known for his remarkable achievement of becoming the first person to swim across the Baltic Sea, completing the approximately 170 km distance in 55 hours. His determination and persistence were highlighted by his previous attempts, which were thwarted by adverse weather conditions and fatigue. His recent swim not only set a record but also served a charitable purpose, as he raised funds for children suffering from cancer.
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Bartłomiej Kubkowski became the first person in history to swim across the Baltic Sea, covering approximately 160 km in nearly 56 hours non-stop to raise funds for children with cancer.
VĐV Ba Lan bơi xuyên biển Baltic sau 56 giờ không nghỉVnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·
Vietnam· 2026-08-06
Vietnam· 2026-08-06Bartłomiej Kubkowski is the first person in the world to swim across the Baltic Sea.
Polak przepłynął wpław Morze Bałtyckie! 55 godzin w wodzieGazeta Wyborcza·Poland· 2026-08-02
Poland· 2026-08-02
