"It almost felt like an out-of-body experience. And that was refreshing, because every inch of jellyfish-stung Michelle Goodwin was sore and exhausted as she swam toward the shore of Northern France. A kilometer away from land, her support boat veered away, and the 31-year-old open-water swimmer was pretty much alone in the water, trailing a dinghy that guided her to the finish under a pitch black midnight sky. That's when nature treated her to an unforgettable light show."
"It was beautiful, in terms of, you'd put your arm in the water and there's this streak of blue, vibrant light. And, I guess, it kinda felt like it was celebration in some way: You're getting close to the finish and you're really going to do it. Admittedly, there were times during her swim where she didn't think she could make it, and wanted to quit."
Michelle Goodwin, 31, swam across the English Channel from Dover to beaches near Cap Gris Nez, covering 21 miles in 15 hours and 24 minutes. She swam through jellyfish-stung soreness and exhaustion, trailing a dinghy after her support boat veered away a kilometer from shore. She moved beneath a pitch-black midnight sky and encountered majestic bioluminescent water that lit her path with streaks of blue. The natural light felt surreal and celebratory, providing emotional uplift during moments when she doubted her ability to continue. Goodwin lives and trains in San Francisco as a bonds trader and had family and training partners accompany her for the swim.
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