A Slovenian Man Has Swum Across the Amazon

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Martin Strel has become the first person to swim the entire length of the Amazon River.

The 52-year-old Slovenian faced many challenges — such as fatigue, sunburn, and piranhas — during his 5,625-kilometer swim.

His journey took 66 days. It started in Peru and ended in Brazil. He tried to swim an average of 80 kilometers a day.

Strel has also swum across the Mississippi, Danube and Yangtze Rivers.

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