Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Assam Swimmer First to Complete English Channel Relay
Elvis Ali Hazarika from Assam, made history by becoming the first Assamese swimmer to complete the English Channel in relay mode.
The swim lasted 13 hours, starting at 1:30 am.
This adds to his list of accomplishments, including a previous two-way English Channel crossing.
The Chief Minister of Assam congratulated Hazarika.
This achievement is a proud moment for Assam, marking his 14th ocean swim.
Elvis Ali Hazarika became the first Assamese to swim the English Channel in relay mode.
The swim began at 1:30 am and took 13 hours to complete.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulated Hazarika on his achievement.
This marks Hazarika's 14th ocean swim.
Hazarika previously crossed the English Channel both ways in relay mode in 2023.
- Who
- Elvis Ali Hazarika.
- What
- Elvis Ali Hazarika completed the English Channel swim in relay mode.
- When
- The swim took 13 hours and began at 1:30 am.
- Where
- The swim took place in the English Channel.
- Why
- To add to his swimming achievements.
- Athlete
- Elvis Ali Hazarika
- Achievement
- First Assamese to swim English Channel in relay mode
- Time
- 13 hours
- Start Time
- 1:30 am
- Previous feat
- Two-way English Channel crossing in July 2023
- Number of Ocean Swims
- 14
