Sabahan to swim across 16˚C English Channel on Malaysia Day

Warming up: Estino (left) together with Arof walking back to Dover Beach after finishing their morning exercise in preparation to cross the 35km English Channel. — Bernama

DOVER: A Sabahan will be taking the lead in the Malaysian Armed Forces' challenge to conquer the chilly waters of the English Channel this Malaysia Day.

Estino Taniyu, a 24-year-old navy personnel from Semporna, Sabah, will swim solo from Dover in Britain to Calais in France.