Get Inspired: Andrew Rees becomes first deaf man to swim English Channel solo

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Andrew Rees had the White Cliffs of Dover behind him as he set off across the Channel

Andrew Rees has become the first deaf man to swim the English Channel solo.

The Welshman, who represented Great Britain’s deaf swimming team in the 1990s, completed the crossing shortly before midnight on Sunday.

He was supported by his boat, the Louise Jane, and raised over £5,000 for the current Great Britain Deaf Swimming team after his 15-hour marathon.

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