Deborah Gardner is a Guinness World Record holder, ultra open water swimmer,š¦ and adventurer tackling the planet's toughest ocean challenges. In 2025, she became the oldest woman to swim the 21-mile Catalina Channel, braving 13+ hours of frigid, shark-inhabited waters to set the record.
She chases epic swims, pushes the limits of human endurance, and proves age is just a number. Follow along for behind-the-scenes stories, training secrets, and ocean-sized adventures.
On land, Deborah is a trailblazer, record-breaking performance expert, former CBS & NBC sports broadcaster, Mrs. America, and bestselling author. As a keynote speaker, she draws on firsthand experience to energize teams and audiences worldwide.
Her mantra: Own Your Laneā¢. In water or in life, the only competition that matters is the one against yourself.
Connect at DeborahGardner.com and make splash-tastic waves!š
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