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About
Open water swimmer who was the first person to ever swim the Robben Island Crossing in South Africa at night.
Before Fame
He served nine years in the Israeli Army before moving to Cape Town, South Africa, where he made a name as a swimmer.
Trivia
In 2008 he swam in Antarctica, across the southernmost swim in the world.
Family Life
He raised four children with his wife Nadine Barka.
Associated With
He received many comparisons to fellow extreme outdoor swimmer Diana Nyad.
