English Channel Swimmers

Kaise Stephan – Swimmer, English Channel and Cancer Fundraiser (Part 3 of 3)

Saturday, December 13th, 2008

Why did you have to get back in the boat once you got to France? Couldn’t you have just stayed in France overnight? Yes, back to the boat. I did not have a visa to stay in France nor a passport on me!! I understand that channel swimmers are granted permission to stay on French […]

Kaise Stephan – Swimmer, English Channel and Cancer Fundraiser (Part 2 of 3)

Saturday, December 13th, 2008

What was the most challenging part of your training schedule? I would train morning at 5 am before work, at lunch while at work, and after work. Then go home to see my wife and 6 month old son at the time. The most challenging part? I got used to swimming 5 km in morning. […]

Kaise Stephan – Swimmer, English Channel and Cancer Fundraiser (Part 1 of 3)

Friday, December 12th, 2008

Where are you from? I am a resident of Sydney, Australia. Originally born in London, England, lived in Amman Jordan for ten years before travelling down under to Australia. We love it here. It is a great place to live and enjoy opportunities that life can offer. My parents are of Iraqi descent, we are […]