Bartłomiej Kubkowski
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Bartłomiej Kubkowski's accomplishments are extraordinary. He holds the world record for the 24-hour pool swim, covering 103 kilometers 580 meters, and he is the first person in history to swim across the Baltic Sea nonstop. These feats required immense physical and mental endurance, and they have inspired many in Poland and beyond.His dedication to charitable causes, particularly supporting children with cancer through the Cancer Fighters Foundation, adds a deeply meaningful dimension to his achievements. His story is one of persistence, resilience, and compassion.
Honours & Distinctions
World Record Holder (24-hour pool swim)
Covered 103 km 580 m in a 25-meter pool over 24 hours.
First Person to Swim Across the Baltic Sea
Completed the 160 km crossing from Sweden to Poland nonstop.
Magazine Covers
National Geographic Poland
August 2026
First person in history to swim the Baltic. Who is Bartłomiej Kubkowski?
Records & Feats
World record for distance swimming in a 25-meter pool over 24 hours
Covered 103 kilometers 580 meters at the Koszalin Water Park.
First person to swim across the Baltic Sea nonstop
Completed the 160 km route from Sweden to Poland in approximately 55 hours.