The Great Swim: The Epic Tale of the Race to Conquer the Channel January 08, 2011 The Great Swim: The Epic Tale of the Race to Conquer the Channel by Gavin MortimerMy rating: 5 of 5 starsThe book tells the story of the four American women who trained for and attempted to swim the English Channel in 1926. Wicked.View all my reviews Share Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps Share Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps