WORLD SWIM

500 DAYS
130 COUNTRIES
110.000km (ship route)

IN 500 DAYS AROUND THE WORLD – SWIMMING EDITION

Five Guinness World Records holder Martin Strel will swim around the world in extraordinary attempt to gain another one. A high-profile and globally followed, scientific research project with an emphasis on awareness.

WHERE: LOS ANGELES
START: MARCH 22, 2022
FINISH: AUGUST 22, 2023

PROJECT GOAL

World Swim by Martin Strel (swimming around the world) is a movement to help the planet. The project movement will connect people, businesses, governments, celebrities and top athletes around the world who are aware of their responsibilities to our planet!

THE PURPOSE OF
THE PROJECT

Find out and scientifically research and inform people about the actual water and nature quality on our Earth. Inspire individuals, organizations, associations and businesses to act and raise awareness by contributing to nature conservation, clean waters, flora, fauna and climate. To make people aware that every small effort contributes to a better future for generations to come as they will breathe fresh air, drink clean water and be able to live in close coexistence with nature and with each other. To offer media and financial support to organizations, foundations and individuals who care for the protection of nature and endangered animal species.

DETAILS

There will be chemists, physicists and biologists on board to monitor, inspect, observe and sample water, plants and animals. Doctors and scientists will monitor and study Martin Strel’s mental and physical activity. All results will be available to all scientists who are successfully subscribed on the list. The project is designed to be interesting for all age and interest groups, as the Earth is something that concerns each of us.

ABOUT MARTIN

Martin STREL, Slovenia, EU

Book:

The Man Who Swam the Amazon (translated into 27 languages)

5 Guinness World Records:

Amazon river, 5268 km
Yangtze river, 4003 km
Mississippi river, 3797 km
Danube river, 3004 km (and non-stop swim, 504,5 km in 84h 10m)
Paraná river, 1930 km

Films:

Big River Man (Sundance festival winner)
Enigma Man (National Geographic)
Human Limits (Uproxx – Woven Digital)
Stan Lee’s Superhumans (Season 2, episode: Beast Masters)

Awards and Nominations:

Ekotopfilm award (previous awards was given to Al Gore, prince Albert, Jacques Cousteau)
Nomination for Laureus World Sports Award
Candidate for The Explorers Club New York (joined with names like Richard Branson, Buzz Aldrin, Jeff Bezos, James Cameron, etc.)

U.S. Congress passed a special resolution honoring Martin’s achievement and the Mississippi swim 2002 became part of U.S. history.
International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame - Los Angeles 2016
Ocean ambassador (record ed as no.7 in Hong Kong). Biggest media supporters of Martin’s previous projects:

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Martin Strel is an ultramarathon swimmer with a great determination to achieve the impossible!
He is an experienced swimmer who has developed a special swimming technique throughout his career which allows him to always reach the finish line despite all the hardship along the way. He often says that his power comes through his mind.
He gets along very well with most people including: the native tribes, most influential politicians, beggars, the richest, doctors and even regular workers, as well as the youngest and the oldest. He simply loves people, respects nature and understands energies around us.

FOR CLEAN WATERS, PEACE,
FRIENDSHIP AND HOPE

Healthy oceans are essential for our humanity. . They are the climate regulators, a source of global food supply and human health, as well as a driving force for economic growth. In addition, the oceans are characterized by rich but unsustainable and largely unexplored biodiversity, which provides numerous vital ecosystem services.
Amongst other things, our oceans produce half of the entire oxygen in the Earth's atmosphere and absorb about 25% of the carbon dioxide emissions.

Global waters are already under severe threat. Considering the current growth of the world's population (which is expected to reach between 9 and 10 billion by 2050) they are expected to be under increasing pressure. . Every individual should be aware of their own responsibilities and consequences of actions, whether good or bad.

Swimming for peace - the absence of wars, aggression and fear, as well as for peace in the larger meaning: serenity, harmony and inner contentment.

Many things can make us happy, but the proof shows that quality relationships are the most essential for happiness. Like Mr. Woodrow Wilson has said: “Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world together.”

Hope ... perhaps the most important thing in our life. As long as we hope, we also persevere and pick ourselves up again and again. While looking for different ways, we push our boundaries forward.
Sometimes hope is all we have at the moment, but that’s enough ..., to be able to do so!
With his achievements Martin always raises awareness of ongoing environmental pollution issues and global warming, which helps protect our nature and waters.

His action calls always raise plenty of funds dedicated to protect, clean and rehabilitate certain areas.

He communicates directly with animals in his own way and makes even dangerous ones his own allies. He may also divert their attention in order to survive himself without having to kill any animal.

The energies attached to our planet are beneficial to us as long as we help each other.
The Earth needs someone to connect the entire world with a good cause and make a foundation that we will pass on to future generations.
Hearty, dedicated, kind, brave, wise, daring, fun, charismatic and at the same time a people person. Nature has long taken Martin Strel for granted…as if she knew that he would be her voice for help.
He always goes to the finish and never gives up halfway

…for clean waters, peace, friendship and hope Such projects should impact all the people; however, they are usually joined only by those who are aware of their influence and understand the higher purpose and deeper meaning of their existence. We are looking for investors, sponsors, ambassadors, influencers, foundations and all individuals who are able to contribute to the project’s success.