YELLOW SPRINGS — After months of training, a local woman finished her swim across the English Channel.
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The Village of Yellow Springs shared pictures and congratulated Amy Wamsley on social media.
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“After months of training, Amy just completed her swim across the English Channel, accomplishing the feat in 16 hours, 56 minutes, and 40 seconds!” the village wrote.
Wamsley said she wanted to accomplish her goal of swimming across the channel by the time she turned 50 years old.
“She turned 50 during her epic swim,” the village said. “Hats off to you, Amy Wamsley. Your fearlessness and dedication are an inspiration!!”
Congratulations, Amy!
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