About this event
Arnaldo Nino Fraguela is a Cuban athlete, French citizen, member of the French Triathlon's team... he will be the first man crossing by swimming the Straits of Florida between USA and CUBA ! 170 km (105 miles) in two days, preceded by a 21 km (13 miles) race from the Cuban District in Miami and 270 km (105 miles) cycling along the Keys .
An extraordinary triathlon, a highly symbolic and exceptional sporting challenge validated and supported by the Cuban and US government ! The athlete has chosen to train in Marseille (Provence, France) during two years for the outstanding conditions of the city. A period during which he will realize several challenges to take him until 2017.