Queen of the Channel


The Queen of the Channel is a title bestowed on the woman who has completed more successful swims of the English Channel than any other. The title as well the accompanied Ray & Audrey Scott Queen of the Channel Trophy is awarded by the Channel Swimming Association.
It is held by Chloë McCardel with a total of 44 swims. Chloë McCardel set new Channel records for the greatest number of swims in a week and the most in a season.
Kevin Murphy, with 34 swims between the years of 1968 and 2006, has the designation as King of the Channel.