Who was the FIRST person to swim across English Channel?
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Thomas William Burgess
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Henry Sullivan
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Mathew Webb
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Enrique Tirabochhi
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Correct answer
Explanation
Captain Matthew Webb successfully swam across the English Channel in 1875, completing the feat in approximately 21 hours 45 minutes. He became the first recorded person to accomplish this challenge, setting a precedent for future channel swimmers.