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Yvette Tulip Hlaváčová

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Yvetta Hlaváčová
Born (1975-05-26) May 26, 1975 (age 49)
Letovice, Czech Republic
NationalityCzech
Occupation(s)Swimmer, Fashion model
Height6 ft 4.5 in (1.94 m)
Yvette Tulip Hlaváčová
Medal record
Women's swimming
Representing  Czech Republic
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 1991 Athens 5 km open water
Bronze medal – third place 1995 Vienna 25 km open water

Yvetta Hlaváčová (born 26 May 1975) is a Czech national team member in long-distance swimming and women’s world record holder from swimming the English Channel in a time of 7 h, 25 mins.[2]

While she has pursued indoor swimming, she has earned much more success on the open water. The swimmer has been at the top of long-distance swimming for several years.

At 6ft4.5" (194 cm) she is one of the tallest swimmers in the world. Her feet are a size 13 (US) / 46 (EU).

Successful English Channel Swims

  • 2005 in 8 h 42 mins
  • 2006 in 7 h 25 mins (WR)
  • 2007 in 7 h 53 mins

References

  1. ^ [1]
  2. ^ Dover Life - Channel Swimming Records


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