Charlotte Native Swims Length of Lake Norman
Charlotte native Leslie Hamilton swam the length of Lake Norman, North Carolina’s largest manmade lake, on October 6-7.
Pending ratification by the Marathon Swimmers Federation, this is the first documented solo marathon swim on Lake Norman.
- Started swim at 5:01 p.m. on October 6 under the Highway 70 bridge over the Catawba River.
- Completed swim at 7:50 a.m. on October 7 at the boat ramp at Blythe Landing Park.
- Covered approximately 26 miles in 14 hours and 49 minutes without stopping or assistance.
Hamilton previously made headlines in 2023 with a solo circumnavigation swim around Staten Island, N.Y., finishing the nearly 37-mile journey in just over 14 hours.
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Author's summary: Charlotte native Leslie Hamilton achieves a record swim.
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