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From the Triangle to the English Channel: 17-year-old takes on swimming challenge
Sunday, July 19, 2026
At just 17, Triangle swimmer Lorelei Schmidt is preparing to take on one of open-water swimming's toughest challenges: crossing the English Channel.
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