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File photo dated 16/09/10 of French limbless swimmer Philippe Croizon, who has became the first limbless person to swim the Channel.
POUR ILLUSTRER LE PAPIER : " Extraordinaire défi d'un amputé des 4 membres: traverser la Manche à la nage ". Philippe Croizon, 41 ans, amputé des quatre membres après un terrible accident survenu il y a 15 ans pose, le 01 octobre 2009 à son domicile à Ingrandes. Traverser la Manche à la nage... sans bras ni jambes: c'est l'extraordinaire défi relevé par Philippe Croizon. Le destin de cet ancien ouvrier métallurgiste des Fonderies du Poitou, terrassé, enflammé par plusieurs décharges de 20.000 volts le 5 Mars 1994 alors qu'il démontait son antenne de télévision, juché sur une échelle en inox, est une leçon de vie.
File photo dated 16/09/10 of French limbless swimmer Philippe Croizon is helped into the sea by team member Valerie Carbonnel during a training session in Folkestone, Kent. Philippe Croizon today became the first limbless person to swim the Channel.
File photo dated 16/09/10 of French limbless swimmer Philippe Croizon is helped into the sea by team member Valerie Carbonnel during a training session in Folkestone, Kent. Philippe Croizon today became the first limbless person to swim the Channel.
French swimmer Philippe Croizon, four-member amputee (R) is helped to enter the water by his friend, swimmer Arnaud Chassery, on August 11, 2012 on a beach in Wales, Alaska. Croizon will attempt to cross the Bering Strait between Diomede Little Island and Great Diomede island, the last step of his challenge aiming to join symbolically the five continents through passes and straits. Croizon, 43, equipped with leg prothesis, began this project "Nager au-dela des fronti?res (NASF, Swim beyond borders) last May. AFP PHOTO PATRICK FILLEUX, Place: UNITED STATES
FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010 photo, Philllipe Croizon as he crosses the English Channel. A Frenchman whose arms and legs were amputated swam across the English Channel this weekend using leg prostheses that have flippers attached. Philippe Croizon, 42, had expected the tough crossing to take up to 24 hours and instead, he finished in only 13 and a half. (AP Photo/ Jeremy Croizon)
Amputé des quatre membres il traverse le bassin d'Arcachon Amputé des quatre membres, il traverse le Bassin d'Arcachon à la nage C'est dans des conditions extrêmes que Philippe Croizon et son frère - valide - ont traversé le bassin ce dimanche matin en 1 h 50 de nage Arcachon, south western France, oct 14th 2012. Four limbs amputated, french Philippe Croizon swam across the Bassin d'Arcachon in 1 hr 50 mins
"Sans bras, ni jambes, il s'appr?te ? traverser la Manche". French Philippe Croizon from Chatellerault, a disabled swimmer amputated of both arms and legs is pictured during a training session at the Gendarmerie naval base in La Rochelle, Western France on May 27, 20210. He will attempt a channel crossing, a 33-kilometer trip between France and England scheduled on September 13-20. On that occasion, he will be equipped with two artificial limbs fitted with flippers., Place: FRANCE, Model Release: No or not aplicable, Credit line: Profimedia.cz, AFP
Papuan villagers watch Frenchman Philippe Croizon swim to the shore in the coastal village of Pasar Skow located in Indonesia's eastern province of Papua on May 17, 2012. Croizon, 43, who lost his limbs in an accident braved strong winds and currents to swim from Papua New Guinea to Indonesia on May 17, in the first stretch of a mission to swim between five continents. Croizon, who uses prosthetic limbs with flippers attached took seven and a half hours for the 20 kilometre (12-mile) journey.
French swimmer Philippe Croizon rests on the shore in the coastal village of Pasar Skow located in Indonesia's eastern province of Papua on May 17, 2012. Croizon, 43, who lost his limbs in an accident braved strong winds and currents to swim from Papua New Guinea to Indonesia on May 17, in the first stretch of a mission to swim between five continents. Croizon, who uses prosthetic limbs with flippers attached took seven and a half hours for the 20 kilometre (12-mile) journey.
French swimmer Philippe Croizon rests while Papuan residents looks on after his arrival at the coastal village of Pasar Skow located in Indonesia's eastern province of Papua on May 17, 2012. Croizon, 43, who lost his limbs in an accident braved strong winds and currents to swim from Papua New Guinea to Indonesia on May 17, in the first stretch of a mission to swim between five continents. Croizon, who uses prosthetic limbs with flippers attached took seven and a half hours for the 20 kilometre (12-mile) journey.
French swimmer Philippe Croizon (C in wheelchair) is joined by crew and Papuan residents after his arrival at the coastal village of Pasar Skow located in Indonesia's eastern province of Papua on May 17, 2012. Croizon, 43, who lost his limbs in an accident braved strong winds and currents to swim from Papua New Guinea to Indonesia on May 17, in the first stretch of a mission to swim between five continents. Croizon, who uses prosthetic limbs with flippers attached took seven and a half hours for the 20 kilometre (12-mile) journey.
The wheelchair of French swimmer Philippe Croizon adorned with an Indonesian flag is seen on the shore of Pasar Skow located in Indonesia's eastern province of Papua on May 17, 2012. Croizon, 43, who lost his limbs in an accident braved strong winds and currents to swim from Papua New Guinea to Indonesia on May 17, in the first stretch of a mission to swim between five continents. Croizon, who uses prosthetic limbs with flippers attached took seven and a half hours for the 20 kilometre (12-mile) journey.
Philippe Croizon Limbless Swim Philippe Croizon Limbless Swim -(PICTURED Philippe Croizon) A man has made history by swimming across the four intercontinental channels despite having NO ARMS OR LEGS. Philippe Croizon, 44, completed the final stage of his marathon swim on Friday when he and his swimming partner Arnaud Chausserie battled through extreme swimming conditions on a two- mile channel crossing to link Alaska to Russia. Their epic swimming challenge saw the duo take on a marathon swimming journey where they made their way across the four channels which link the five continents of the world. The French athlete lost all four limbs in a tragic accident in 1994 when he was severely electrocuted by a whopping 20,000 volt charge when he was trying to install a television antenna on his roof.
Exploit de Philippe croizon PHOTOPQR/VOIX DU NORD/Guy DROLLET - Wissant 20/09/2010. Conf de presse de Philippe Croizon, ampute des membres qui a traverse la Manche a la nage. Wissant, northern France, sept 20th 2010. Press conference of Philipe Croizon. A Frenchman whose arms and legs were amputated has attempted to swim across the English Channel using leg prostheses that have flippers attached.
Exploit de Philippe croizon Conf de presse de Philippe Croizon, ampute des membres qui a traverse la Manche a la nage. Wissant, northern France, sept 20th 2010. Press conference of Philipe Croizon. A Frenchman whose arms and legs were amputated has attempted to swim across the English Channel using leg prostheses that have flippers attached.
Town Hall / "Hotel de Ville" administration building, with Philippe Croizon / disabled sportsman banner - France. Philippe Croizon (born 1968) is a French athlete and the first quadruple amputee to swim across the English Channel. His amputations were required due to a severe electric shock accident which occurred in March 1994. In April 2012, Croizon announced a project to swim the four straits separating the five continents, in which he would be accompanied by long-distance swimmer Arnaud Chassery. The planned trips included Australia to Asia; across the Red Sea (linking Asia and Africa); the Straits of Gibraltar (linking Africa and Europe); and the Bering Strait (linking Asia and America).
French athlete Philippe Croizon whose arms and legs were amputated after an electric shock accident in March 1994, waits next to a 33 metre (36 yard) deep pool, the world's deepest pool built to train professional divers, at Nemo33 diving centre in Brussels January 10, 2013. Croizon, who swam with adapted prostheses that had fins attached, broke a world record and became the first disabled person to dive to 33 metres, according to the organisers. REUTERS/Yves Herman (BELGIUM - Tags: SOCIETY SPORT DIVING) Published: Led. 10, 2013, 4:31 odp.
French athlete Philippe Croizon, whose arms and legs were amputated after an electric shock accident in March 1994, warms up before entering in a 33 metre (36 yard) deep pool, the world's deepest pool built to train professional divers, at Nemo33 diving centre in Brussels January 10, 2013. Croizon, who swam with adapted prostheses that had fins attached, broke a world record and became the first disabled person to dive to 33 metres, according to the organisers. REUTERS/Yves Herman (BELGIUM - Tags: SOCIETY SPORT DIVING) Published: Led. 10, 2013, 4:34 odp.
French athlete Philippe Croizon, whose arms and legs were amputated after an electric shock accident in March 1994, waits next to a 33 metre (36 yard) deep pool, the world's deepest pool built to train professional divers, at Nemo33 diving centre in Brussels January 10, 2013. Croizon, who swam with adapted prostheses that had fins attached, broke a world record and became the first disabled person to dive to 33 metres, according to the organisers. REUTERS/Yves Herman (BELGIUM - Tags: SOCIETY SPORT DIVING) Published: Led. 10, 2013, 4:09 odp.
French athlete Philippe Croizon, whose arms and legs were amputated after an electric shock accident in March 1994, is helped by other divers in removing his equipment after diving in a 33 metre (36 yard) deep pool, the world's deepest pool built to train professional divers, at Nemo33 diving centre in Brussels January 10, 2013. Croizon, who swam with adapted prostheses that had flippers attached, broke a world record and became the first disabled person to dive to 33 metres, according to the organisers. REUTERS/Yves Herman (BELGIUM - Tags: SOCIETY SPORT DIVING) Published: Led. 10, 2013, 4:12 odp.
French athlete Philippe Croizon, whose arms and legs were amputated after an electric shock accident in March 1994, waits next to a 33 metre (36 yard) deep pool, the world's deepest pool built to train professional divers, at Nemo33 diving centre in Brussels January 10, 2013. Croizon, who swam with adapted prostheses that had fins attached, broke a world record and became the first disabled person to dive to 33 metres, according to the organisers. REUTERS/Yves Herman (BELGIUM - Tags: SOCIETY SPORT DIVING TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) Published: Led. 10, 2013, 4:15 odp.
French athlete Philippe Croizon (C), whose arms and legs were amputated after an electric shock accident in March 1994, is helped by an unidentified diver to enter a 33 metre (36 yard) deep pool, the world's deepest pool built to train professional divers, at Nemo33 diving centre in Brussels January 10, 2013. Croizon, who swam with adapted prostheses that had flippers attached, broke a world record and became the first disabled person to dive to 33 metres, according to the organisers. REUTERS/Yves Herman (BELGIUM - Tags: SOCIETY SPORT DIVING) Published: Led. 10, 2013, 4:36 odp.
French athlete Philippe Croizon, whose arms and legs were amputated after an electric shock accident in March 1994, is helped by an unidentified divers to enter a 33 metre (36 yard) deep pool, the world's deepest pool built to train professional divers, at Nemo33 diving centre in Brussels January 10, 2013. Croizon, who swam with adapted prostheses that had flippers attached, broke a world record and became the first disabled person to dive to 33 metres, according to the organisers. REUTERS/Yves Herman (BELGIUM - Tags: SOCIETY SPORT DIVING) Published: Led. 10, 2013, 3:49 odp.
French athlete Philippe Croizon, whose arms and legs were amputated after an electric shock accident in March 1994, gestures in a 33 metre (36 yard) deep pool, the world's deepest pool built to train professional divers, at Nemo33 diving centre in Brussels January 10, 2013. Croizon, who swam with adapted prostheses that had fins attached, broke a world record and became the first disabled person to dive to 33 metres, according to the organisers. REUTERS/Yves Herman (BELGIUM - Tags: SOCIETY SPORT DIVING) Published: Led. 10, 2013, 4:35 odp.
French athlete Philippe Croizon (L), whose arms and legs were amputated after an electric shock accident in March 1994, swims next to an unidentified diver in a 33 metre (36 yard) deep pool, the world's deepest pool built to train professional divers, at Nemo33 diving centre in Brussels January 10, 2013. Croizon, who swam with adapted prostheses that had fins attached, broke a world record and became the first disabled person to dive to 33 metres, according to the organisers. REUTERS/Yves Herman (BELGIUM - Tags: SOCIETY SPORT DIVING) Published: Led. 10, 2013, 4:39 odp.
French athlete Philippe Croizon (L), whose arms and legs were amputated after an electric shock accident in March 1994, swims next to an unidentified diver in a 33 metre (36 yard) deep pool, the world's deepest pool built to train professional divers, at Nemo33 diving centre in Brussels January 10, 2013. Croizon, who swam with adapted prostheses that had flippers attached, broke a world record and became the first disabled person to dive to 33 metres, according to the organisers. REUTERS/Yves Herman (BELGIUM - Tags: SOCIETY SPORT DIVING TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) Published: Led. 10, 2013, 4:40 odp.
French athlete Philippe Croizon (C), whose arms and legs were amputated after an electric shock accident in March 1994, swims next to unidentified divers in a 33 metre (36 yard) deep pool, the world's deepest pool built to train professional divers, at Nemo33 diving centre in Brussels January 10, 2013. Croizon, who swam with adapted prostheses that had fins attached, broke a world record and became the first disabled person to dive to 33 metres, according to the organisers. REUTERS/Yves Herman (BELGIUM - Tags: SOCIETY SPORT DIVING) Published: Led. 10, 2013, 4:32 odp.
French athlete Philippe Croizon ,whose arms and legs were amputated after an electric shock accident in March 1994, swims in a 33 metre (36 yard) deep pool, the world's deepest pool built to train professional divers, at Nemo33 diving centre in Brussels January 10, 2013. Croizon, who swam with adapted prostheses that had fins attached, broke a world record and became the first disabled person to dive to 33 metres, according to the organisers. REUTERS/Yves Herman (BELGIUM - Tags: SOCIETY SPORT DIVING) Published: Led. 10, 2013, 3:53 odp.
French athlete Philippe Croizon (C), whose arms and legs were amputated after an electric shock accident in March 1994, celebrates with unidentified divers in a 33 metre (36 yard) deep pool, the world's deepest pool built to train professional divers, at Nemo33 diving centre in Brussels January 10, 2013. Croizon, who swam with adapted prostheses that had flippers attached, broke a world record and became the first disabled person to dive to 33 metres, according to the organisers. REUTERS/Yves Herman (BELGIUM - Tags: SPORT DIVING SOCIETY) Published: Led. 10, 2013, 3:40 odp.