About the Wrigley Ocean Marathon

Information about the Wrigley Ocean Marathon on Catalina Island in Southern California.

EVENT Wrigley Ocean Marathon
DATE: January 15, 1927

William Wrigley, Jr. founded the Wrigley Ocean Marathon and it was held on January 15, 1927. It was a swim from the Isthmus Cove to the San Pedro Breakwater with $25,000 as the first prize and $15,000 to the first woman who finished if the first prize went to a man. Canadian George Young was te only entrant to finish and he won the $25,000.

George Young, Channel Swimmer, in 1927 |

Resources

- Islapedia "Catalina Channel Swimmers" Article
- Islapedia "George Young" Article

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