Michael Read

Michael Read was born on June 9, 1941 in England. Long-distance swimmer famous for crossing he English Channel more than thirty times. He is a member of the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame and a recipient of the Wheeler Memorial Award.
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Popular As Michael Read
Occupation Swimmer
Age 83 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born June 9, 1941 (England)
Birthday June 9
Town/City England
Nationality England

🌙 Zodiac

Michael Read’s zodiac sign is Gemini. According to astrologers, Gemini is expressive and quick-witted, it represents two different personalities in one and you will never be sure which one you will face. They are sociable, communicative and ready for fun, with a tendency to suddenly get serious, thoughtful and restless. They are fascinated with the world itself, extremely curious, with a constant feeling that there is not enough time to experience everything they want to see.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Michael Read was born in the Year of the Snake. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Snake are seductive, gregarious, introverted, generous, charming, good with money, analytical, insecure, jealous, slightly dangerous, smart, they rely on gut feelings, are hard-working and intelligent. Compatible with Rooster or Ox.

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About

Long-distance Swimmer famous for crossing he English Channel more than thirty times. He is a member of the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame and a recipient of the Wheeler Memorial Award.

Before Fame

He began swimming at fourteen and became the youngest member of the Brighton Swimming Club committee in 1957.

Trivia

He became the first person in history to swim across all fourteen miles of Loch Tay, located in Scotland.

Family Life

He was born Michael Peter Read in Brighton.

Associated With

He is famous for swimming the English Channel, much like Matthew Webb, who became the first documented person to do so in 1875.

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