# Spyros Chryssikopoulos Otranto Strait swim

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spyros-chryssikopoulos-otranto-strait-swim
> Updated: 2026-09-08T05:42:14.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

Spyros Chryssikopoulos, a 43-year-old Greek ultra-swimmer, completed a historic open-water crossing of the Otranto Strait from Greece to Italy. The swim covered 91.4 kilometers and took 31 hours and 50 minutes of continuous effort.

Chryssikopoulos navigated through challenging conditions, including rain, rough seas, and nighttime, without the use of a wetsuit or support tools. The feat was monitored by judges from the Marathon Swimmers Federation to ensure compliance with long-distance swimming regulations. This successful crossing follows a failed attempt in 2024 caused by jellyfish and poor weather. The achievement has earned him a mention in the Guinness World Records as the first recorded swim of this specific route.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Spyros Chrysikopoulos swims 91.4 km from Greece to Italy

Swimmer Spyros Chrysikopoulos completed a historic 91.4 km swim from Greece to Italy in nearly 32 hours, earning a Guinness World Record for the Otranto Channel crossing.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spyros-chrysikopoulos-swims-914-km-from-greece-to-italy

### 2026-09-04: Spyros Chryssikopoulos swims from Greece to Italy

Greek ultra-swimmer Spyros Chryssikopoulos swam 91.4 km from Donoussa, Greece, to Italy in 31 hours and 50 minutes, crossing the Otranto Strait in a historic open-water feat.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spyros-chryssikopoulos-swims-from-greece-to-italy

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