Swimmers Profile No 28 Sally Minty- Gravett

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Our next guest has swam the Channel over 4 decades which is probaly a record.

My lucky number is 5 so hopefully she will have one more go.

1: Name: Sally Minty-Gravett
2: Age: 52
3: Resides: Jersey Island, Channel Island, Great Britain
4:Swimming Highlights: English Channel 4 times in 4 decades – 75, 85, 92 and 05 – also coincided with my Teens, 20’s, 30’s and 40’s..
5:Biggest influence and coach: My late Dad – Leslie Minty
6:Swimming Idol - Ali Streeter
7: Pool or Ocean - Ocean
8:How many kms a week - Now? – or generally in the summer?
9:Longest swim and how many hours in the water - English Channel 1985 – 15hrs 3 mins 10:Favorite place you have swam - Catalina Channel 2006
11: Coldest place you have swam and temp - Lake Bala, Wales (3 miles) 9.5c/49F; or Jersey in the Ocean January ’09 & 2010 - 6c/ 42F
12:Roughest swim - Too many to list! But have done many over here!
13:Swimming goals - Ultimate aim is a 2 way English Channel eventually!
14:What or who motivates you - Myself – and personal satisfaction
15:How much is Physical/Mental - 80% physical – 20% mental..
16:Favorite saying: “Nothing great is easy”!!!
17:Biggest fear swimming - Wildlife – sharks/jellies!
18:Swimming close calls - None so far…..that I can remember
19:Tips for other swimmers - LISTEN to advice…
20: What would you eat and drink during a swim - Maxim supplements, bananas, occasionally - cookies
21:Worst place you have swam - Long Island Sound 2008 – it was a swarm of Lion Mane Jelly fish and horrible. The sea and venue was superb – and there were no jellies in 07 or 09!!
22:Worst injuries – Tendonitis
23: Favorite food,drink,music ,movie and holiday destination:
Food: Fish / Fruits (esp.tropical)
Drink: good Red / Rose wine
Music: Dire Straits/ Beatles/Eagles
Movie: Finding Nemo, all Richard Gere Movies – especially Pretty Woman; Notting Hill;
Holiday destination: USA (love San Francisco and San Diego) - Caribbean
24:What do you think of when you are in the water for hours - I sort my stroke out – count – sing -
25:Where is one place you haven’t or would like to swim- Bermuda, Key West, Hawaii
26:Three people you would invite to dinner - Michael Phelps, Mark Knopfler ( Dire Straits); Richard Gere!
27:Cold water tips - NEVER SWIM ALONE - eat properly at least 2 hours before, keep moving, swim at your own pace…so find a buddy to swim with
28:Toughest competitor - Myself!! I am not really competitive any more…only with myself and want to swim at my best..
29: How much is weight a factor on long distance swims - Logically – the heavier you are the more you have to pull through the water – HOWEVER – it is fitness that matters more…
30:Pet hate - Swimmers who swim alone…and spoil things for others!.
31:Biggest thrill - Travelling – enjoying good food and wine with great friends - finishing swims
32:Favorite sport besides swimming - Cycling – watching rugby
33:Who would you like to sit next to on a plane - Any one from Dire Straits, or the Eagles!!
34:Car you drive - Suzuki Jeep
35: Next swimming challenge - 2 way Santa Barbara, August 2010
36:Occupation - Aquatics Development Manager
37:D.O.B. - 16 July 1957
38: Favorite Pet - Don’t have any – but would like a tropical fish tank…
39:Reasons for attempting the Channel - Personal challenge and satisfaction..

Alby

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