By Famous Grimsby channel swimmer receives special honour
A local famous Grimsby swimmer has received an award from the association in recognition of her achievements.
Brenda Fisher, a long-distance swimmer who has received multiple awards, has now received a special award from the Channel Swimming Association.
At their recent annual presentation dinner, Brenda’s 1951 world record channel crossing swim was cited as another platinum jubilee to celebrate.
Brenda is 95 this year and according to CSA records is the oldest living channel swimmer.
She could not make the trip to receive her award in person.
Brenda spent many years training for her open water events in Grimsby’s South Alexandra Dock.
In 1951, she won the Ladies’ Daily Mail Channel Race from France to England, attracting a crowd of 60,000 on her return to Grimsby.
Brenda continues her passion and has not lost her interest in swimming and is always proud to represent Grimsby.
She is now honorary president of the Grimsby and Cleethorpes Water Rats Open Water Swimming Club and recently presented a cheque of £240 to Margaret Smith for the RNLI.
This money was from the club’s Christmas Day Dip fundraising and several members of the club were on hand to celebrate these events.
(Image Source: Grimsby Water Rats Open Water Swimming)
