The Record Book
Swim Records
A century of crossings has produced some remarkable marks. These are the records of The Swim.
Fastest Time — Male Christopher Arena 1:38:59 2018
Fastest Time — Female Mary McKenna 1:41:44 2022
First Recorded Crossing Marion Robarts July 9, 1927 — Water Island to Patchogue
Most Swim Victories Christopher Arena 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2025, 2026
Most Swims Completed Richard Wilde 24 Crossings
Longest Time Marjori Moore Dunton 6:29:55 1950
Youngest Winner Barry Staebler 1952 — 14 years old
Fastest Backstroke Bill Chalich 2:21:56 1961
Fastest Breaststroke Rob Roos 3:14:04 2015
Fundraising over $15,000 Mark Sagliocca 2026
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