Seventeen-year-old ultra marathon swimmer Eda Savcıgil became the first Turkish athlete to complete the Capri–Napoli route solo.
The General Directorate of Sports Services announced that Savcıgil made history with this achievement.
The Capri–Napoli route is known as one of the most challenging courses in open water swimming. Savcıgil’s solo completion marks a new milestone in Turkish swimming history.
Coached by Bengisu Avcı
The announcement stated that Eda Savcıgil’s coach is Bengisu Avcı, the first Turkish swimmer to complete the Ocean Seven challenge.
This information highlights that Savcıgil’s success is not only an individual breakthrough but also the result of guidance from an experienced open water swimmer.
Achieving this at just 17 years old is considered a significant turning point for the young athlete.
By becoming the first Turkish swimmer to complete the Capri–Napoli route solo, Savcıgil has secured her place in the history of open water swimming.