Chinese swimmer Chen crosses Strait of Gibraltar

Chinese swimmer Chen Suwei, 57, recently joined the few who have crossed the Strait of Gibraltar, one of the most challenging waterways in the world.

On May 9, Chen stepped into the water off Tarifa in Spain, arriving in Tangier, Morocco, three hours and 51 minutes later, nearly 2 hours ahead of his scheduled time.

The Strait of Gibraltar, which connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Atlantic Ocean, is renowned for its unpredictable ocean currents, drastic temperature drops and busy maritime traffic.