Annaleise Carr was born on March 12,1998 and of Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada, was the youngest person to swim across Lake Ontario by the "traditional route" on Sunday, August 19,2012 at the age of 14.
13 Facts About Annaleise Carr
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Annaleise Carr began her swim from Niagara-on-the-Lake at 6:17:10 pm on August 18,2012.
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Annaleise Carr arrived at Marilyn Bell Park in Toronto after swimming for almost 27 hours, touching land at 8:58 pm on August 19,2012.
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At the time of her swim Annaleise Carr was the youngest person to cross Lake Ontario at 14 yrs 158 days and set an international record to be the youngest swimmer to swim continuously in open water for more than 24hrs.
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Annaleise Carr began her swim from Niagara-on-the-Lake at 6:17:10 pm on August 18,2012.
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Annaleise Carr arrived at Marilyn Bell Park in Toronto after swimming for almost 27 hours, touching land at 8:58 pm on August 19,2012.
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One of Annaleise Carr's goals was to raise $30,000 for a summer camp for children with cancer.
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Annaleise Carr set a record for being the youngest swimmer to swim in open waters for more than 24 hours By August 22,2012, almost $140,000 had been raised in her name.
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Annaleise Carr further challenged herself along with her admiration and love of the kids at Camp Trillium; she decided to raise funds for Camp Trillium.
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Annaleise Carr tirelessly dedicated her spare time in the months leading up to her swim promoting her swim and her book at various venues she was invited to as a guest.
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On July 25,2014 Annaleise Carr departed Erie, PA with her water crew swimming towards her destination, Port Dover, Ontario.
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Annaleise Carr was welcomed and cheered by the thousands that attended along with the media that was covering her story.
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Annaleise Carr was 14 years 158 days old when she broke the previous record.