Philippe Croizon: A Man Who Across The Sea With Disabled Foot and Hand

A swimmer from France who has a disabled foot and hand was determined to cross the sea which links the five continents. Philippe Croizon (43) lost both legs and hands in electrical accident, 17 years ago. However, in conditions of "shortage" is, Croizon able to swim across the English Channel. This time, Croizon determined to do something bigger, across the ocean in five continents. He will go through trials in the form of savage inhabitants of the sea, cold temperatures, and large ships. Croizon will do this petulangannya between May and August 2011. He will be accompanied by long-distance swimmer, Arnaud Chassery (34).

"My success in the sea (UK) is a form of hope for my friends who have a deficiency," said Croizon. "With new challenges, we will try to preach about peace, cooperation between man and man is not normal, and a different culture and skin color," said Croizon. Doctors had to amputate both arms and legs after a 20,000 volt electric shock electricity in 1994. After recovering, Croizon got inspiration from television shows about the success of the swimmer who crossed the English Channel. Croizon will begin his ambition to swim as far as 20 kilometers across the Pacific Ocean between Papua New Guinea to a village in Papua, Indonesia.