We convey the news of our ambassador Dina Levačić's announcement on her Facebook profile:

"My next swimming destination is South Africa and ROBBEN ISLAND 

Robben Island is located close to Cape Town. The island is of great historical and political significance to South Africans and is a World Heritage Site.

The buildings on the island remind of its sad history, but also show the strength of the human spirit, freedom and the victory of democracy.

It is best known as the place where Nelson Mandela, the first democratically elected president of the Republic of South Africa, was imprisoned for 18 years.

The first recorded swim on Robben Island was in 1909 when Henry Charteris Hooper swam from Robben Island to Cape Town's Old Harbour.

It took Hooper just under 7 hours to swim approximately 11 km.

Despite the relatively short distances of 7.4 km - 11 km, swimming has become a challenge even for experienced swimmers, mostly due to the low temperature of the sea.

This swim is one of the most popular swims for many swimmers around the world due to its physical challenge, but also its historical significance.

And now it's my turn "

Source: Facebook, Dina Levačić  05.01.2024.