Using only the power of his arms, he covered 62 kilometers, nearly double the straight distance.

Oleg Ivanenko from Brovary, who uses a wheelchair, achieved an extraordinary feat — he swam across the English Channel on his back, setting a new world record.

This was reported by the group «Ukrainian Sport TV».

The swim lasted 18 hours. Due to strong currents and winds, Oleg had to swim not in a straight line but on a zigzag course, which significantly increased the distance. Closer to night, the air temperature dropped to +12°C, the wind picked up, and waves rose, but this did not deter the brave Ukrainian.

«Friends! I congratulate you on our shared victory! A world record has been set! The English Channel has been conquered! And you could say even twice», — wrote Oleg Ivanenko, addressing his supporters.

He thanked everyone for their support, which gave him strength, and emphasized that they achieved this victory together. It is worth noting that throughout the swim, Oleg was inspired by the Ukrainian flag. This feat has become yet another testament to the resilience of the Ukrainian spirit.