Scottish-Australian athlete Andy Donaldson 'beats record for swimming around Manhattan island'

Scottish-Australian athlete Andy Donaldson 'beats record for swimming around Manhattan island'

Andy Donaldson, 33, completed the 45.9km circumnavigation of the island, famous for its New York City skyscrapers, in five hours, 41 minutes and 48 seconds.

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Andy Donaldson, 33, set out to swim around Manhattan Island in New York at 2am on Thursday and finished the 45.9km loop in just five hours, 41 minutes and 48 seconds.

Scottish-Australian Athlete Andy Donaldson 'beats Record For Swimming Around Manhattan Island' - Great Yorkshire Radio

Andy Donaldson achieved the feat in five hours, 41 minutes and 48 seconds – with the new record pending ratification. The 33-year-old completed the 45.9km circumnavigation on Thursday, beating the previous record holder Oliver Wilkinson by two minutes. Mr Wilkinson set the previous record, which in in 2011. Mr Donaldson, who grew up in West Kilbride, North Ayrshire, started the challenge at 2am local time. The swim is traditionally completed in …