Tsanko Tsankov managed to swim the Cook Strait in record time, boasted his manager Niki Iliev. Burgazliata, who realized his dream thanks to the help of the "Sports in Bulgaria" Foundation, made a real feat in the Pacific Ocean, as the conditions were more than difficult throughout the entire swim, gong.bg reports.
Strong currents and a water temperature of 12.7 degrees brought several hypothermic crises to the competitor, but Tsanko swam to the end and achieved the fastest time of 2024 of all swimmers - 6 hours and 23 minutes.
The distance by the lead boat was 30.5 kilometers from Perano Bay on the South Island to Terafiti Coast on the North Island. Tsankov could have finished much faster, but strong currents 3500 meters before the end made him deviate from the route. In the end, everything ended successfully and safely for the Bulgarian team.
Tsanko Tsankov's achievement is his third in the Ocean seven chain of the WOWSA World Federation. Immediately after the end of the swim, the two New Zealand judges who were on the boat declared the marathon a success. At the moment, the competitor is in good health, with normal values and indicators after the medical examination.