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Polish swimmer makes history with first Baltic crossing

Franciszek Józef Beszłej
 03.08.2026, 07:23
Support boats followed him throughout the crossing, providing navigation, food and medical supervision. Photo: PAP/Marcin Bielecki
Support boats followed him throughout the crossing, providing navigation, food and medical supervision. Photo: PAP/Marcin Bielecki

Under the rules of the attempt he could not touch the vessels, climb aboard or sleep.