Australian endurance swimmer Chloe McCardel at the completion of her swim across the English Channel for a 44th time, breaking the world record. McCardel has made history after crossing the English Channel for a record 44th time, coming ashore near Pointe de la Courte Dune on the French coast on Wednesday afternoon after a gruelling 10-hour swim across from Kent. Picture date: Wednesday October 13, 2021.