The youngest conqueror of Oceans Seven, Croatia’s most famous long-distance swimmer is taking on a challenge far closer to home: her native Dalmatia. The only Croatian to have completed the crossing of seven of the world’s most arduous channels, Split-born Dina Levačić has announced that she now has Dalmatia’s 104 islands and islets in her sights.
Previous notable swims include Japan's Tsugaru Strait in record time, passing beneath the 20 bridge of Manhattan in seven hours and 33 minutes, and taking a bronze medal in Canada's famous Lac St Jean race when only 19.
Completing her doctorate in rehabilitation education from Split and Zagreb universities, Levačić is not only a record-breaking endurance swimmer but a committed humanitarian. Every year since 2016, she has organised a swim to help the disadvantaged, such as her recent one for youngsters with mental health problems.
‘104 Dalmatinca’, as her latest adventure is called, will also benefit a leading issue or charity.