About Antonio Abertondo
Lived 1918 – 1978 (aged 59). Antonio Abertondo was an Argentine swimmer.
Antonio Abertondo (August 1, 1918 – July 6, 1978) was an Argentine long-distance swimmer. He was the first person to complete a two way swim of the English Channel. He completed the swim on 21 September 1961 in 43 hours 10 minutes, with just a 4-minute rest in France. He also swam the English Channel on three other occasions, in 1950, 1951 and 1954.
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Who was Antonio Abertondo?
Argentine swimmer
When was Antonio Abertondo born?
Antonio Abertondo was born on 1 August 1918 in Buenos Aires Province.
When did Antonio Abertondo die?
Antonio Abertondo died on 6 July 1978 in Buenos Aires Province.
What was Antonio Abertondo's occupation?
Antonio Abertondo was a swimmer.
What nationality was Antonio Abertondo?
Antonio Abertondo was Argentine.
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