Olympic medallist Ian Wynne smashed the world record for crossing the channel in a kayak.
The 29-year-old arrived in Calais in two hours 59 minutes and six seconds, more than 22 minutes faster than the previous record.
Wynne said: “It was very different from short distance sprint racing that I have been used to, but I enjoy the challenge.”
The Sevenoaks-born athlete battled against a strong cross wind and had to navigate through one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world.
Wynne won a bronze medal in 2004 at the Athens Olympics in the 500m K1 kayak event.
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POSTED: 16/10/2007 15:34:59
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