Thirteen-year-old ShahaanTavadia from Phoenix, Arizona was among the intrepid swimmers who successfully completed the two-day challenge of swimming in the open waters of San Francisco Bay on April 15 and 16, 2023. Around 70 swimmers, aged between10 and 60 years, conquered the "treacherous currents, chilly waters and marine life” for which the Bay waters are known, reported Shahaan’s mother Rukshana.
Since swimming in such unfavorable conditions makes it "a formidable task even for experienced swimmers,” Shahaan had been honing his skills in the pool for the past six years, "dedicating countless hours of hard work and determination to improve his......