August 2017
April 2017
Patagonia presents Fishpeople featuring Lynne Cox and directed by Keith Malloy
FISHPEOPLE, a new documentary produced by Patagonia and directed by Keith Malloy, tells the stories of Lynne Cox and 5 other unique individuals whose lives have been transformed by the sea. The film focuses on Lynne’s amazing achievements, including her swim across the Bering Strait – she takes on challenges that push the limits of human endurance while bridging international borders and bringing people together.
September 2016
NPR INTERVIEW | SWIMMING IN THE SINK
How Lynne Recovered From Broken Heart Syndrome and Found Love
May 2016
May 2013
ESPN Magazine Feature
Hell in High Waters: Profile of Lynne’s athleticism, diplomatic efforts, and pioneering spirit.
April 2008
The New Yorker Covers Lynne
A Dip in the Cold: Lynne describes her swims the Northwest Passage in the wake of polar explorer Roald Amundsen.
December 2004
December 2003
Biography Magazine Profile
Lynne appears in a feature article in the December 2003 edition of Biography Magazine. An article by Greg Dutter – Taking the Plunge – Antarctic Swimmer Lynne Cox Braves the World’s Deadliest Waters – highlights both Lynne’s athletic accomplishments and how she endures extreme cold. Online editions of the publication are not available.
November 2003
Glamour Magazine Woman of the Year
Glamour Magazine celebrates Lynne’s melting the “ice curtain” by swimming between the United States and the Soviet Union.
February 2003
Antarctica Story Sports Illustrated
Deep Freezing with Ice Water in Her Veins…: A profile of Lynne’s swim to Antarctica.
Lynne Writes for The New Yorker Magazine
Swimming with the Penguins: Written by Lynne, this story describes her experiences to Antarctica wearing a swimsuit, cap, and goggles.
August 1999
August 1987
People Magazine Cook Strait Swim Story
Lynne Cox’s Brave Swim Across the Frigid Bering Strait Breaks the Ice with the Russians: Article about Lynne’s Bering Strait Swim by Jack Kelly.
May 1987
Featured in People Magazine
Swimmer Lynne Cox Braces for An Ice Water Ordeal, a Dire Crossing in the Bering Strait: Lynne trains for her Bering Strait attempt.
March 1975
Woman of The Year – L.A. Times
Los Angeles Times Woman of the Year – At age 17, Lynne was selected as one of the 10 outstanding women of the year.
February 1975
Featured in Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated’s Sam Moses, covers Lynne in his article “Courage Conquers a Cruel Sea.”

April 1974
Lynne Swims Nile River
Lynne was invited to compete in an international swimming race in the Nile River by the Egyptian government. The water was extremely polluted and during her training in the river Lynne became very sick. She competed in the race anyway and she passed out and was pulled from the water.
