Doug McConnell

Doug McConnell

organizer United States

Doug McConnell is a Chicago area native and co-founder of A Long Swim, who has been a passionate advocate for allowing swimming in the Chicago River for over a decade. He played a pivotal role in organizing the first official swim in the river in nearly 100 years, marking a significant milestone in the city's efforts to restore the river's health and accessibility. An accomplished long-distance swimmer, McConnell has completed notable swims such as the English Channel and the circumnavigation of Manhattan, all while raising awareness and funds for ALS.

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Switzerland Switzerland: Doug McConnell, a world-class swimmer, founded the charity organization A Long Swim that organizes the Chicago River Swim. 9

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: erstes Schwimmen im Fluss seit hundert Jahren

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Doug McConnell is the main organizer of the first official swim in the Chicago River in nearly 100 years. 9

The Guardian: Hundreds plunge in Chicago River for first official swim in nearly 100 years | Chicago