Truly inspirational, congratulations. I’ve just achieved my own dream and swam Lake Windermere. I can really resonate with a lot of the thought processes you mention. For me overcoming self doubt was in the end the biggest challenge. Absolutely love your story 👏👏👏👏👏
@matttoal71062 күн бұрын
Thank you for the kind words and congratulations to you too, windermere is a big challenge! Exactly this. Self belief is a huge part of taking on any massive challenge, especially anything endurance based. It does take time to develop through small wins, but the more you persist and overcome them, the more you realise what your capable of and with that you can set bigger goals. It's a tough but rewarding process. Welldone again.
@Audiobook-Man2 күн бұрын
How does this guy earn money to be able to devote all his time to this.?
@funkyfinnegan3 күн бұрын
Awesome!!!💪🙌👏👏👏
@marcelominal6 күн бұрын
Very inspiring. Thank you!
@anthonydsouza401112 күн бұрын
Love u bro. .well done.
@kyleb316514 күн бұрын
Awesome job dude, can i ask how old you were when you did the swim?
@matttoal710613 күн бұрын
31
@edgararturo456021 күн бұрын
Good job . But did he do it with out the help of technology? Just asking no beef.
@matttoal710620 күн бұрын
What do you mean help of technology?
@brunomiguel353321 күн бұрын
This is just amazing and very uplifting. Well done 🎉❤
@655Louisa22 күн бұрын
WELL DONE! Amazing! What a huge accomplishment! You can do anything in life now!
@bastinjeltema7644Ай бұрын
Could you tell me more about the 6 hour qualifying swim? Where did you do that, who was observing that, how did you arrange that exactly?
@matttoal710629 күн бұрын
Get in touch with sam jones - swimcamp cornwall. Couldnt recommend them enough. A wealth of experience having swam the channel twice herself. Worked as an observer and crewed on the boat SUVA for some time. She's been involved in channel swimming for over 20 years. The swim camp they have is based on the coast around Plymouth and it's about 5 days of sea swimming everyday building upto do your qualifier her and her team observe. Hope this helps.
@bastinjeltema764428 күн бұрын
Thank you@@matttoal7106
@sebastianruiz9721Ай бұрын
Every time I need motivation I watch this video!!!!!!
@caroltoal5669Ай бұрын
Watched this so many times, still cannot believe what you did, brings tears to my eyes every time. To say I’m proud of you doesn’t feel enough. ❤ 14:03
@matttoal7106Ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
@Sergen76Ай бұрын
So inspiring! Unreal!
@cayman5972 ай бұрын
Tremendous
@alexeatonexploresamerica55112 ай бұрын
I am Florida's toughest swimmer🏊♂️
@caroltoal5669Ай бұрын
This swim isn’t about you, would have been much more generous of you to give him credit rather than big yourself up.
@masked68742 ай бұрын
awesome impresive
@catchyoulater.58362 ай бұрын
Well done. A very honest video and a great inspiration 👏
@matttoal71062 ай бұрын
Thank you
@M1238_2 ай бұрын
I hope you keep doing endurance challenges, because this video was amazing, I need more!!!
@matttoal71062 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@adamverge29572 ай бұрын
man im very so impressed by your cross , this is like navy seal above level lieutnant , your a legend
@ISCREAM.STORE13 ай бұрын
Wow i am blown away, the mindset of a determined winner. I also wondered how different the mindset might have been had you started in France and swam home to England, something tells me that swimming home might be mentally less taxing on the determination? knowing your home and loved ones are waiting there? i found this to be an interesting hypothetical into the human psyche. Would love to hear your take on this as someone who has actually swam there, done it, and bought the beret.
@matttoal71063 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words. Honestly, I'm not sure it would make a huge difference. Im sure it would be nice arriving to friends and family but ultimately the greatest reward is completing what you set out to do which is just getting from one side to another. If anything, arriving in a foreign country helps concrete what you have done. That's my personal opinion. Others who have done it may think otherwise. Thanks
@ISCREAM.STORE13 ай бұрын
@@matttoal7106 Thanks for the reply!
@Noneofyourbusiness-rq9jq3 ай бұрын
i believe this is one of the most amazing feats in human insurance.
@andrewuithaler59284 ай бұрын
Well done mate, a great example of what you can do if you set your mind to it!
@flinkwieeinwiesel56574 ай бұрын
Congratulations on this massive achievement! I am training for a relay. Solo is another level without doubt!
@matttoal71064 ай бұрын
Thanks, goodluck with your swim!
@the.realaquaman57494 ай бұрын
Well done bro! I did it in team relay, solo looks like a completely different beast. Also beautifully shot, most cinematic channel crossing vid I've seen
@momo-lz9kw5 ай бұрын
Good vid
@Harvardfacebook5 ай бұрын
Well done mate! 🤝
@badabing1615 ай бұрын
damn well done serious achievement..
@stephensmith58055 ай бұрын
Well done lad watched the which was great by the way welcome to the most exclusive club in the world and if i ever meet you I will shake your hand Stephen smith
@joebradfield65496 ай бұрын
Just came across this video mate very inspirational
@bruceyang24946 ай бұрын
My name is Bruce Yang - I am the first autistic person to swim the English Channel in 2018 - Believe it or not!!!!!
@weAreNotAloneHere4 ай бұрын
Good man, someone smart swimming the channel
@subhasishdey98512 ай бұрын
Hi bruce how r u. Can I talk to u.
@bruceyang24942 ай бұрын
@@subhasishdey9851 Hi, what's up?
@keidwyn6 ай бұрын
Your amazing !!!!! I can't swim and I so wish I could ,your just amazing seriously amazing
@Verobujo6 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing Matt!! This was a brilliant video ! I feel like I’m at a similar starting point as you were when you began swimming 5 days a week. I want to swim the channel next year! Your boat crew seemed amazing! I’d love to connect if you have the time to chat!
@matttoal71066 ай бұрын
Sure no problem. Add me on instagram if you have it and I'll DM you my number. More than happy to share info
@matttoal71066 ай бұрын
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@yamyamTO6 ай бұрын
Inspirational mate… always pushing yourself to go further. Amazing achievement! You seem a top bloke too!
@Sailor142237 ай бұрын
Amazing achievement
@annieshek80827 ай бұрын
Amazing!! Congratulations.
@samjones65467 ай бұрын
Brilliant film, Matt! What's next 🤔😉
@RunningWithDanny7 ай бұрын
Matt I’ve watched a fair few channel documentaries as it’s something on my bucket list so believe me when I say this is the best documentary I’ve watched yet mate 👏🏻👊🏻🔥
@matttoal71067 ай бұрын
Appreciate that mate, get after it!
@stevefollis94548 ай бұрын
Amazing achievement 💪 - ironically this video only popped up on my feed yesterday and today I bumped into your dad (who I had never met before) at West Kirby Marina after my Wing Foiling session 👍🤙
@HavingaSHOCKER9 ай бұрын
phenomenal
@pennygoodacre72049 ай бұрын
Amazing achievement. Well done 👏 👏
@anuragjha380110 ай бұрын
This is probably impossible from the view point of 99.99999% of mankind
@johnsenior47810 ай бұрын
Great video - what an achievement - well done.
@madmanjd10 ай бұрын
Incredible achievement and a brilliant video. Well done, mate 👏
@stephenryan684510 ай бұрын
Unreal 👏
@mickowski10 ай бұрын
Yes Matt! Didn't expect to see this at all, fair play! Brave you are and congrats on that, incredible!