Milind Soman swims Europe to Africa at 60

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Milind Soman swam 15 kilometers across the Strait of Gibraltar from Spain to Morocco on May 1, 2026, at age 60. The challenging open-water swim involved unpredictable currents, tides, dense shipping traffic, and freezing water temperatures. Soman attributed his success to decades of consistent fitness habits, simple workouts, and a disciplined lifestyle. Soman's diet focuses on light, seasonal, home-cooked meals, primarily vegetarian, and he avoids heavy foods that can cause sluggishness.


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