CROSSINGS
"Many Have Tried Since 1927." - Lake George Mirror
Below is the list of known swimmers who have accomplished the 32-mile length of Lake George. News of other swims, updates, edits and memorabilia are appreciated at admin@greenleafracing.com. Thank you to Bob Singer for compiling and sharing these resources.
Solo Crossings
| Date | Swimmer | Age | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Diane Struble | 25 | 35:30:00 | Lake George Mirror Article |
| 1962 | Bill Stevens | 31 | 31:27:00 | |
| 1967 | George Dempsey | 17 | 32:15:00 | |
| 1977 | Stella Taylor | 45 | 26:51:00 | |
| 1981 | John Freihofer | 30 | 21:26:00 | |
| 1983 | Jerry Ferris | 43 | 29:15:00 | Video (10 min) | Video (2 hours) |
| 2016 | David Dammerman | 47 | 18:49:22 | Daily Gazette article |
| 2016 | Jaimie Monhahan | 37 | 21:13:00 | |
| 2016 | Jennifer Dutton | 47 | 22:51:00 | |
| 2017 | Caroline Block | 33 | 19:21:00 | |
| 2017 | Pat McDermot | 52 | 24:50:00 | |
| 2017 | Bridget Simpson | 49 | 28:06:00 | |
| 2020 | Charlotte Brynn | 54 | 17:58:34 | Glens Falls Chronicle article |
| 2020 | Caroline Block | 36 | 52:24:47 | Double Crossing: Post Star article |
| 2021 | Elizabeth Almond | 48 | 17.07.58 |
For more updated results, reference the LongSwims Database for Lake George here.
Media
- Wanted: Swimmers for Length of Lake George - October 6, 2015 - Glens Falls Chronicle
- Lake George Could be Hot Spot for Endurance Swim - August 28, 2015 - Post Star
- When Diane Struble Swam Lake George - August 6, 2015 - Glens Falls Chronicle
- Diane Struble: The Invincible Woman - July 17, 2015 - Lake George Mirror
- Coming Home: After 45 Years a Swimmer Finds His Way Back into the Water - April 2, 2013 - USMS
- Swimming Lake's Length Netted Little - March 1, 2013 - The Daily Gazette
- Swimming the Length of Lake George: Many Have Tried Since 1927 - Dec 18, 2010 - Lake George Mirror
(Note: Below articles are being updated.)
| Article | Headline | Outlet | Publication Date | Swim Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Thousands to See Lake George Swim | New York Times | July 11, 1927 | Hague to LG Village (25.5 miles) |
 | E.F. Keating Leads Lake George Swim - | New York Times | July 13, 1927 | Hague to LG Village (25.5 miles) |
 | Keating Alone Ends Lake George Swim | New York Times | July 13, 1927 | Hague to LG Village (25.5 miles) |
 | Errick, 95, Plans Entry in Lake George Swim | New York Times | August 25, 1948 | Unknown |
 | Girl to Swim Lake George | New York Times | August 25, 1950 | Ticonderoga to LG Village (32 miles) |
 | Mother, 25, First to Swim Length of Lake George | New York Times | August 23, 1958 | Ticonderoga to LG Village (32 miles) |
 | Diane to Attempt Lake Today | Post Star | August 22, 1958 | |
 | Lake George Swim Attempt to Begin | Post Star | June 8, 1977 | |
 | Lake Andiartarocte | Post Star | 1977 | |
 | Stella Taylor Attempts What Only Three Have Done | Lake George Phoenix | June 9, 1977 | |
 | Lake Champs Attitude Key to Success John freihofer | |||
 | Lake Conquered Anew | Post Star | June 22, 1981 | |
 | Hoping for Sun: Diane Struble Recalls Her Historic 1958 Swim Through Lake George | Times Union | June 15, 1994 | |
Photos/images of Diane Struble used with permission of Gwenne Rippon, daughter of Diane Struble.