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California woman braves shark-infested waters for 900-mile West Coast endurance swim — and survives

By: Christopher Edwards

20 October 2026 at 18:50

And you think you've got a long commute.

Catherine Breed smiles while holding flowers on the beach in Coronado, California, after completing a swim of nearly 900 miles, surrounded by cheering supporters and a camera crew.

Catherine Breed swims in the ocean near Coronado, Calif.

Catherine Breed smiles near the ocean after becoming the first person to successfully swim the North Channel.

Catherine Breed poses in a red bikini on a rocky coast by the ocean.