To date, there has been many individuals over the age of 50 who has successfully swum around the 28.5-mile (45K) Manhattan Island in New York City: the members of the Manhattan Island
Half Century Club.
If you know of any individuals who are not listed and who are eligible to join the Half Century Club in any open body of water, please send information on the swimmer's name, country, official time, date and location to
Open Water Source via email (
[email protected]). For additional information on marathon swimming records, visit the
International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame website.