Did This Upstate Swimmer Just Set a New Record?

A massive show of will, determination, and athleticism was just witnessed in an Adirondack lake... and it's just part of a larger, mind-boggling mission.

Photos and videos on social media were recently shared of Becky Thomson, described as an Ironman athlete and distance swimmer. Her relatives are curious is a recent feat might put her in the upstate New York record books.

Is This the First Swim Across Schroon Lake in the Adirondacks?

"Our niece Becky Thompson completed the challenge of swimming the length of Schroon Lake on Saturday. Congratulations Becky on an incredible swim!!!", began a recent post to the Schroon Lake community Facebook page (below).

Is the Recent Schroon Lake Swim a New Record?

As the post shared, Becky's team is searching for any other swimmers who may have completed the impressive nine-mile length of Schroon Lake. They also took the opportunity to announce the next target in Becky's sights: the island of Manhattan.

New York Swimmer Set to Swim Around Manhattan

"Becky is an accomplished Ironman athlete, ice and distance swimmer", the post continued. "She used this nine mile Schroon Lake swim as training for swimming around the island of Manhattan later this month." She would join an illustrious tradition of unique New York distance swims.

Information for the 20 Bridges Swim Around Manhattan

The official event to circumnavigate Manhattan is called the 20 Bridges Swim, named for the number of spans athletes pass underneath during their journey. The 28.5-mile swim is held on multiple dates, including an upcoming window between August 9th and August 17th.

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Thomson's goal to swim around Manhattan comes two years after another impressive aquatic feat was achieved by Lewis Pugh, who swam the entire length of the Hudson River to highlight the importance of environmental conservation.