Queen of the Channel®
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noun - Queen of the Channel® is the designation title bestowed by the Channel Swimming Association on the woman who has currently completed more successful swims of the English Channel than any other. It is currently held by Alison Streeter MBE with a total of 43 swims. The male equivalent is the King of the Channel®.
List of Queen of the Channel®
| Queen Of the Channel® | Number of Crossings | Years Held Title |
|---|---|---|
| Gertrude Ederle | 1 | 1926-1953 |
| Florence Chadwick | 2-3 | 1953-1964 |
| Greta Andersen | 4-5 | 1964-1978 |
| Cindy Nicholas | 6-19 | 1978-1992 |
| Alison Streeter MBE | 20-43 | 1992- |
