KAROLINA PREPARE FOR SWIM ACROSS ENTIRE BALTIC SEA AS FIRST HUMAN BEING IN THE WORLD

In 2025, Karolina Szczepaniak embarked on her first attempt to swim the entire Baltic Sea. Facing a direct-line distance of 174 km, she pushed her limits for 57 continuous hours of non-stop swimming, ultimately covering 146.7 km — setting a new Polish record and achieving the longest open-water swim ever completed by a woman in seas or oceans worldwide.

Karolina is preparing for her second attempt to fully realize the "Sea of Emotions" project. Through her extraordinary journey, she demonstrates that with meticulous preparation, resilience, and the support of the right team, seemingly impossible goals can be achieved. Her story is not just one of endurance, but of human potential, mental strength, and inspiration for others to challenge their own limits.

CHARITABLE CAMPAIGN

KAROLINA & FOUNDATION

During the "Sea of Emotions" project, Karolina dedicated her extraordinary endurance to a cause close to her heart, raising funds for three children supported by the Otwarte Ramiona Foundation. The campaign ultimately gathered PLN 150,000, which was fully directed to provide these children with life-changing rehabilitation and upper-limb prosthetics. Through her efforts, Karolina not only pushed the limits of human endurance but also helped give hope, strength, and new opportunities to children who need it most.

POLAND-SWEDEN ROUTE

THE CHALLENGE WILL DEMAND:

Entering a state of relaxation while performing extreme physical effort

Sleeping while swimming

Dissociating from full-body pain

Adapting to changing water temperatures

Eating in a horizontal position over approximately 70 hours

Managing fear and a wide range of emotions

As a Mental Coach and Sports Psychologist, I emphasize that this project tests the limits of both physical and mental performance. The crossing from Poland to Sweden will showcase not only heroism and endurance but also the power of meticulous preparation, resilience, and human potential.