Hans Neukirson
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Hans Neukirson or Hans Neukirschen is a German open water swimmer who made three unsuccessful attempts at swimming across the English Channel.
Open Water Swimming Highlights[edit]
- He attempted a 33.5 km crossing of the English Channel from France to England in 1960, but aborted after 14 hours 12 minutes.
- He attempted a 33.5 km crossing of the English Channel from England to France in 1961, but aborted after 17 hours 42 minutes.
- He attempted a 33.5 km crossing of the English Channel from England to France in 1962, but aborted after 3 hours 41 minutes.