From the water
From the Water is Jo’s own space to share what the journey really looks like, from early morning training sessions in the Gulf to the mental and physical preparation behind a world-first attempt.
Joanne Norman is an elite ultra-endurance open-water swimmer who has called the UAE home for more than 16 years.
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Joanne Norman is an elite ultra-endurance open-water swimmer who has called the UAE home for more than 16 years. She is one of only 43 people in history to complete the Oceans Seven, the world’s most demanding collection of channel crossings.
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