Zhang Jian Swims Tianchi LakeThe Beijing physical education teacher took water from the east shore, covering 3,370 meters to reach the west. Tianchi Lake is at the top of Changbai Mountain and has an area of 9.82 square kilometers. The water temperature measured 6 degrees Celsius on Tuesday. Zhang was hailed as a hero back home after his grueling crossing of the 35-kilometer English Channel waterway's cold seas. Zhang, his body smeared with white grease to protect him from the 16-degree Celsius waters, took 11 hours and 56 seconds to cross the channel on July 30. About 800 swimmers, including a 11-year-old, have crossed the English Channel, with quite a few having succeeded in two-way, or even three-way crossing. Zhang Jian to Swim Tianchi LakeZhang Jian, the first Chinese who has successfully swum across the English Channel, is reported going to conquer Tianchi Lake, the deepest volcanic crater-lake in Changbai Mountains in China, to achieve his another goal of challenging the nature. The Tianchi Lake, 2,189 meters above sea level, with an average water depth of 204 meters, has a water surface of 9.8 square km. Since ancient times, it is well known for its mystery, peril and impressive sights. |
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