Meet an “Amazing” Who Swims for Health And To Make A Point

Otto Thaning, age 73, is the oldest individual to swim across the English Channel. Otto swam the Channel the first time at age 50, but then decided--given his profession as a cardiac surgeon--to demonstrate his belief in “active aging.”

Namely, that with proper attention to diet, regular exercise, and good preparation (including checking in with your physician), you can undertake pretty much any activity regardless of age. Otto is certainly a wonderful example of “active aging,” given not only his physical feat of crossing the English Channel, but also his
continuing full-time surgical practice.

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