The Channel Chose Me: The Swim That Turned an Ordinary Woman into a Legend

by Soňa Rebrová

I'm not a pro. But I have a goal, and nothing will stop me from reaching it."
When Soňa Rebrová decided to swim the La Manche channel at the age of
nearly 50, she wasn’t a professional athlete with a sports background. But she
had a dream—a burning passion—and she was determined. And she did.
But not overnight. It took months of rigorous training, physical effort, mental
toughness, and an unshakable belief in herself.
The result is a gritty, inspirational story that will draw you in.
What will you find in this book?
• A true and uplifting story of a woman who decided to chase her dream
regardless of her age and despite the doubts of those around her
• A close look at her training journey, preparation process, and the challenges
she overcame on her way to swimming across the La Manche
• Practical training tables, swim plans, and tips for pushing your own limits,
whether in the water or in life

• Two Slovak national records as “by-products” of her swimming 7
dams in one summer and 162 km in the Danube River
• Motivational quotes for swimmers and non-swimmers alike for anyone brave
enough to chase a dream
This book isn’t just about swimming. It’s about refusing to give up when others
say you should.
It’s about proving that age is just a number.
And it’s about realizing that most limitations exist only in our minds.
“Sonkaaaa, you’ll never make it,” they said.
But she trained.
And she did.
If you're looking for a book that will reignite your spark, help you believe in
yourself again, and prove that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary
things, this book is for you.

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585 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 8, 2025