Trivia: In 1988, Tom Gregory became the youngest to achieve what feat?
Climb the Matterhorn
Swim the English Channel
Run the Boston Marathon
Sail across the Pacific Ocean
The correct answer is Swim the English Channel
So why is this answer correct? : Tom Gregory began swimming at the age of 6 after joining a local club in south London. In September 1988, after several years of dedicated training, Gregory swam the 32-mile path from Cap Gris Nez in France to Dover, England, finishing in just under 12 hours. Gregory’s record will likely remain secure since the Channel Swimming Association later set the age limit for official crossings at 16 years old.