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Ultra-endurance athlete completes 900-mile swim along entire California coast

Catherine Breed began unprecedented journey at northern end of state, swimming 10 miles a day to reach other end in less than four months A 33-year-old…

By The News Engine Desk Based on reporting by The Guardian

20 Oct 2026, 02:09 IST 1 min read 0 views

Image accompanying the story: Ultra-endurance athlete completes 900-mile swim along entire California coast — Image: Photograph: Catherine Breed · via The Guardian

The Guardian reports: Catherine Breed began unprecedented journey at northern end of state, swimming 10 miles a day to reach other end in less than four months A 33-year-old ultra-endurance athlete has completed an unprecedented swim down the entire coast of California, finishing the 900-mile journey in less than four months.

This sports story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include California, Catherine Breed and San Diego’s Coronado.

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Location: United States · Americas
Reported by: The Guardian
First reported: 20 Oct 2026, 02:09 IST
Key names: California, Catherine Breed, San Diego’s Coronado
Section: Sports
Figure cited: Catherine Breed will celebrate the end of her swim at San Diego’s Coronado beach on Monday afternoon, 111 days since she began her journey on 1 July at the northern border of California. (The Guardian)