The Queen of the Channel is a title bestowed on the woman who has completed more successful swims of the English Channel than any other. The title as well the accompanied Ray & Audrey Scott Queen of the Channel Trophy is awarded by the Channel Swimming Association.[1] It is held by Chloë McCardel with a total of 44 swims. Chloë McCardel set new Channel records for the greatest number of swims in a week and the most in a season. [2] Kevin Murphy, with 34 swims between the years of 1968 and 2006, has the designation as King of the Channel.[3]
List of Queen of the Channel
| Swimmer[4] | Number of crossings | Years title held |
|---|---|---|
 Gertrude Ederle | 1 | 1926-1953 |
| Florence Chadwick | 2-3 | 1953-1964 |
 Greta Andersen | 4-5 | 1964-1978 |
 Cynthia Nicholas | 6-19 | 1978-1992 |
 Alison Streeter | 20-43 | 1992-2021 |
 Chloë McCardel | 43-44 | 2021- |
See also
References
- "The Ray & Audrey Scott Queen of the Channel® Trophy". Queen of the Channel. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
- "Chloë McCardel 2021-present". Queen of the Channel. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- "Channel swimmer sets new record". BBC News. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
- "Queen of the Channel". Channel Swimming Association. 2008. Archived from the original on 8 July 2011. Retrieved 22 September 2010.