29.04.2025 17:20
The 23-year-old open water swimmer Aysu Türkoğlu, who has achieved many firsts in her sports career, swam 65 kilometers to cross the Ka'iwi Channel located in Hawaii, USA. Following this great achievement, Türkoğlu also shared how her body looked. These images attracted significant attention on social media.
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Aysu, who previously completed 4 of the stages of the Ocean 7, which is determined as the world's most challenging 7 open water swims, has also conquered the Hawaiian Islands.
Having earned the title of the youngest Turkish athlete to swim across the English Channel between England and France, Aysu is also the first Turkish woman to complete this route by crossing the North Channel. She holds the title of the youngest female swimmer to cross the Cook Strait in New Zealand, as well as the fastest swimming Turkish woman. Aysu, who is the youngest Turkish swimmer to complete the Catalina Channel, has now completed the 5th of the most challenging 7 open water channel crossings in Hawaii.
SWAM 65 KILOMETERS
In this context, Aysu Türkoğlu, who entered the water at 17:30 Turkish time yesterday, had every moment of her channel crossing live-streamed on her social media account. Türkoğlu became the youngest Turkish swimmer to complete the 5th course in this series by crossing the Ka'iwi Channel in 21 hours with a 65-kilometer swim. The moments of joy when Aysu reached the shore while waving the Turkish flag were shared on her social media account. Aysu Türkoğlu emerged on land amidst the congratulations of her family, experiencing great joy and pride. The Ka'iwi Channel, known for its strong currents and large waves between the Hawaiian islands of Moloka'i and O'ahu, is considered one of the most dangerous swimming routes due to variable water temperatures, strong winds, and natural threats such as ocean jellyfish and sharks.
SHE SHARED THE FINAL STATE OF HER BODY
Aysu Türkoğlu, the youngest Turkish person to cross the Ka'iwi Channel, shared how her body looked after swimming for 21 hours. The changes in the young athlete's body attracted significant attention. These images created a huge impact on social media.
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