Jorge Iván del Valle made history in the United States as he was the first Colombian to complete the Swim Across the Sound 2025.
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Jorge Iván del Valle He made history in the United States: it became the first Colombian to complete the Swim Across the Soundwinning third place and marking Latin American record.
The Tulueño swimmer Jorge Iván del Valle He achieved a historical milestone for Colombia and Latin America by becoming the first Colombian to successfully complete the demanding swimming event in open waters Swim Across the Soundheld last Saturday, August 2 in Connecticut, United States.
Del Valle not only culminated the More than 25 kilometers from the tourbut reached the third general place, also establishing a Latin American record in this emblematic beneficial competition.
El Swim Across the Sound, organizado por la St. Vincent’s Medical Center Foundation, It is one of the most respected events in the international swimming circuit in open waters.
It is done every year in order to raise funds with cancer patients in the United Statesproviding direct assistance in transport, medicines, temporary housing, emotional support and other services during their treatment.
Del Valle, with long -distance swimming and open water formation, faced challenging conditions in the Long Island Sound, Crossing from Port Jefferson, New York, to Bridgeport, Connecticut.
His performance was held by both the Colombian community in the United States and international swimmers, being considered one of the most inspiring moments of the event.
“This achievement is for Colombia, for young swimmers who dream big, and For each person who today faces a battle against cancer. Each stroke was for you, ”said Jorge Iván del Valle at the end of the journey.
The Swim Across The Sound 2025 brought together dozens of athletes from different nationalities. In total, the event managed to raise more than 400 thousand dollarsresources that will directly benefit hundreds of cancer patients.
This achievement positions Jorge Iván del Valle as one of the great current referents of Colombian sport in Open watersopening on the way to future generations and taking the name of Colombia to the top of the sport with social sense.
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