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Turkish ultramarathon swimmers in Catalina Channel

Overview

Turkish ultramarathon swimmers have achieved notable milestones in the Catalina Channel as part of their pursuits in open-water swimming.

In September 2026, 24-year-old Ece Demir became the youngest Turkish athlete to cross the channel, completing the approximately 40-kilometer swim in 16 hours and 43 minutes. This feat serves as a step toward her goal of completing the Ocean’s Seven.

Following this, 18-year-old Eda Savcıgil completed the 32-kilometer swim in 10 hours and 27 minutes in October 2026. Savcıgil set two records, becoming the fastest female swimmer to complete the course and the youngest Turkish athlete to finish the segment. This achievement marks the first leg of her Ocean Seven challenge.

Entities

Catalina Channel · Eda Savcıgil · Ocean Seven · Ocean's Seven · Ece Demir

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Eda Savcıgil sets two records in Catalina Channel swim

    18-year-old Turkish ultramarathon swimmer Eda Savcıgil set two records by completing the 32km Catalina Channel swim in 10 hours and 27 minutes.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Ece Demir becomes youngest Turkish swimmer to cross Catalina Channel

    Turkish swimmer Ece Demir, 24, became the youngest Turkish athlete to cross the Catalina Channel in 16 hours and 43 minutes, advancing her goal to complete the Ocean's Seven.

Sources

haber16.com · haberport.com · medyagazete.com · yorumla.net