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Matthew Webb

British swimmer

Died when: 35 years 186 days (426 months)
Star Sign: Capricorn

 

Matthew Webb

Captain Matthew Webb (19 January 1848 – 24 July 1883) was an English swimmer and stuntman. He is the first recorded person to swim the English Channel for sport without the use of artificial aids.

In 1875, Webb swam from Dover to Calais in less than 22 hours. This made him a celebrity, and he performed many stunts in public.

He died trying to swim the Whirlpool Rapids below Niagara Falls, a feat declared impossible.

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