Diego Lopez is attempting to be the first swimmer ever to compete in a major, challenging race in each of the seven continents in a single year. “Each swim is individually one of the most revered of its respective continent, either for water conditions (0 degrees Celsius in Antarctica), altitude (3,800 m in Titicaca) or length (36 miles in North Dakota),” says Diego. In addition to the Continents Seven swims, Diego will also attempt “smaller” swims, including the 34km Catalina Channel.
Diego is swimming to raise funds for Ocean Recovery Alliance, a charity fighting plastic waste in oceans, rivers and lakes. “Swimming on behalf of the oceans was the perfect cause and motivation,” says Diego.