A group of four Spanish swimmers, consisting of two men and two women, successfully completed the challenging Strait of Gibraltar swim crossing this Monday. Despite conditions that required significant physical and mental effort, the athletes took a total of 4 hours and 4 minutes to cover the distance.
The maritime conditions in the Strait of Gibraltar offered an unusually calm window, allowing the swimmers to etch their names into one of the most demanding open-water swimming events. The route connected Tarifa with Punta Cires, in northern Morocco.
The protagonists of this sporting feat were Inés Martínez-Monche Alsina (25 years old), Joan Solbes Fayas (25), Ana Macía Poudevida (24), and Tomás Serra Arnau (24). They covered the 15.3 kilometers of the crossing, facing not only the length of the course but also the currents and the intense maritime traffic of one of the world's busiest shipping routes.
During part of the journey, the expedition was accompanied by dolphins, a common sight in these waters that added a special element to the experience. The average water temperature was 18.3 degrees Celsius.
