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News Update – April 9, 2012

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News Update – March 21, 2012

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Swimming Against the Tide to Inspire, Encourage, and Give Back

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News Release- March 3, 2012

For Immediate Release

Swimming Against the Tide to Inspire, Encourage, and Give Back

DALLAS, Texas (The Longest Swim) March 3, 2012 – The cross-Pacific swim is the longest swim ever attempted. For the long-distance swimmer, Ben Lecomte, this huge undertaking is a symbol of motivation, inspiration, endurance and an opportunity to give back. Overcoming obstacles against impossible odds, he will swim to not only to do something that has never been done before, but to also inspire others to never give up and to follow their dreams.

News Update – February 22, 2012

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CW33 reports: Man Trains in North Texas for Pacific Ocean Swim

"Swimmer Ben Lecomte Prepares for His 'Longest Swim' Yet!"

"Are you looking to kick off your near year with some inspiration? We may have the story for you." Read more

News Update - January 16, 2012

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Ben Lecomte featured in Sports Illustrated Gallery "Wedding Proposals In Sports."

Ben Lecomte is featured in Sports Illustrated's photo gallery, "Wedding Proposals in Sports." In 1998, after his transatlantic swim, he proposed to girlfriend, Trinh Dang, in a creative and romantic fashion. See the full photo and gallery here on sportsillustrated.cnn.com.

BBC World Service Radio Interview with Ben Lecomte

The BBC focuses on the technology that would be used during the Pacific swim and its affect on the challenge.

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News Update - November 17, 2011

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I93 John Foxx interviews Ben Lecomte

Thank you to John Foxx and I93 for their support. John is full of energy and is very enthusiastic about his work, it was a real treat!