The Longest Swim

The Longest Swim is dedicated to raising funds and awareness for cancer research by establishing a new world record in long distance swimming, offering a platform for people to share their story, and inspiring others to follow their dreams. Read More

First man to swim the Atlantic!

In 1998, Ben Lecomte became the first man to swim across the Atlantic Ocean. Read More

First man to swim the Pacific?

In April, 2012, Ben Lecomte will set out to swim and conquer the mighty Pacific Ocean. Read More

The Documentary

A documentary series about Ben’s epic swim across the Pacific Ocean is being developed by Emmy Award winning producer, Doug Stanley. Read more.

Welcome to the Longest Swim!

In 1998, Ben was the first person in history to swim across the Atlantic Ocean without any flotation device. Now, he attempts the Mighty Pacific.

Just as with his successful Atlantic Swim, Ben dedicates this swim to his father and to raising funds towards cancer research and finding a cure. If you are interested in contributing monetarily or in kind, helping with equipment, being a part of this epic venture, or joining the cause, make sure to get in touch. Any donations are welcome.

Please spend some time exploring our site and learn more about Ben and The Longest Swim, subscribe to our Newsletter, and contact us with any questions, comments, and feedback. Thank you for visiting!

– The Longest Swim Team

Ben’s Latest Journal Entry

Read more of Ben’s personal thoughts and feelings, views and opinions, and stories from his life, the world, and the Longest Swim in Ben’s Journal.

February 10, 2012 Posted by The Longest Swim Team in Ben's Journal

Techniques For Keeping Your New Year Resolutions: Part Three

Part one and two of the series were about techniques and rules I used to stay motivated and focused. But what happened when nothing is going your way, your brain rebels and does not want to follow any techniques or rules? What happens when you hit the wall and feel like you need to give your brain an electroshock to put it back on track? I have been in that situation so many times that I had to find a way to pull myself out of that hole. I have developed two sets of images I access each time I am in that situation. It is like getting a second wind when you hit that mental wall; this helps me deal with those challenging moments and pushes my limits.