This 56-year-old woman swam 45km around Hong Kong Island. Her secret? ‘I train smart now’

South China Morning Post - Nov 14, 2026

After four days of battling exhaustion and dehydration following an epic swim around Hong Kong Island, Gabrielle Little is impressed by how quickly she feels like herself again. “I’ve never actually swum 45km [28 miles] before,” the 56-year-old says with a laugh. “But I knew the distance wouldn’t be a problem for me.” Little slipped into the dark water in the early hours of November 1, 2026, to attempt the formidable circumnavigation known as the HK360 Swim. Views of glowing skyscrapers kept her...

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