Mumbai boy Prabhat Koli is on a mission to ace the Oceans Seven, among the world´s most dangerous swimming challenges, and has broken several records along the way. When Prabhat Koli celebrated his 19th birthday on July 27, the cake was a spirited reminder of things to come. It showed a boy swimming in a blue sea of icing, with a little jellyfish curiously staring at him. Koli who, in 2015, embarked on the Oceans Seven challenge, completed the fifth leg of this swimming marathon earlier this month, when he conquered the icy waters of the North Channel, a 35-km stretch between Northern Ireland and Scotland. And yes, besides navigating the freezing water, he had to dodge many jellyfish too. `A...
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