Chloë McCardel holds multiple long distance swimming records. In October 2021 she set the record for the most English Channel crossings at 44. She also holds the Australian record for triple non-stop crossing of the English Channel. Chloë is a speaker and coach, having coached many marathon swimmers. She is also an advocate for domestic violence victims and involved in Marine Rescue - NSW (New South Wales) “Volunteers Saving Lives on the Water.”

• 4:00 The Hinge Moment Of Starting Swimming From Pure Embarrassment

• 5:39 Being Motivated From A Young Age

• 7:25 Getting Swimming Taken Away

• 9:36 Deciding To Be The Best In The World

• 12:37 Having A Dream And Committing To That

• 14:12 An 11.2k For A First Swim

• 16:31 Inviting Death Into The Sport

• 21:39 Having The Confidence To Do A Double Crossing Of The English Channel

• 26:20 Outsmarting The Competition On The Hudson River

• 29:05 Gaining The Ability To Stay Mentally Focused

• 31:28 Failing At A Triple Crossing But Still Choosing To Go Back

• 34:29 Creating A Mindset Of A Future Identity

• 38:32 Choosing Not To Try To Prove People Wrong

• 43:13 The Most Memorable Moment Of Finishing The Triple Crossing

• 47:35 The Power Of Visualization And Staying In The Right Headspace

• 56:03 The Quad Attempt From 2018

• 57:51 Accepting The Quad Failure

• 1:01:35 Deciding To Become The Queen Of The Channel

• 1:03:50 Developing A Love For The Channel From The Start

• 1:08:35 Telling Yourself It’s Ok You Can Stop

• 1:14:37 Box Jellyfish Attack

• 1:19:29 Converting The Love For Water To Help People

• 1:24:34 The Need For Passion To Complete Your Goals

• 1:26:48 The Channel Queen Foundation

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