Farallon Islands Swim
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Myra Elizabeth Thompson who twice attempted to become the first person to complete a crossing from the Farallon Islands in 1956 and 1957
The Farallon Islands Swim competition was held between the Farallon Islands to San Francisco, California on 25 September 1956 among 8 competitors including Myra Thompson who swam the furthest in 14 miles.
External links
- From the Golden Gate to the Farallones
- Close Encounters from the Golden Gate to the Farallones
- Amy Appelhans Gubser Swim Through the Red Triangle, Completes A Very Rare Farallon Islands Crossing
- Myra Thompson Swam Much More
- Myra Elizabeth Thompson, Pioneering The Farallon Islands
- Swimming From The Most Desolate Spot In The Pacific Ocean
