User:Angela Lazarenco/sandbox

Ion Lazarenco Tiron long distance open water swimmer
DOB 22/01/1978 in Brăviceni, Republic of Moldova

Seven long-distance open-water swims includes the North Chanel, the Cook Strait, the Molokai Channel, the English Channel, the Catalina Channel, the Tsugaru Strait, and the Strait of Gibraltar. Up to date, only 13 (including Ion 8th) people in the world completed all seven swims. Leadership Mentor, Motivational Speaker, Coaching One 2 One, Health & Nutrition Guru. Holding motivational speeches in schools, colleges and universities promoting inner Peace & Peace in the world, open-water swimming.Coaching and tailoring nutritious plans for achieving healthier lifestyle. Changing Lives through Sports.

Open Water Swimming Achievements and Swim of Peace Journey
20 - 28 June 2013, Marathon “Nistru-Unites Moldova”. Completing an unprecedented 238 kms 8-day stage swim down river Nistru, Republic of Moldova.

22 February 2014, The Ice mile. Becoming the 67th person in the world to complete an Ice Mile in 3.3C° (37.9 degree F) water in 33min. Lough Dan (Lake Dan), Wicklow Mountains, Ireland.

11 May 2014, Strait of Gibraltar (Spain - Morocco). Crossing the first of his Ocean’s Seven channels, Straight of Gibraltar, in 4hrs 41mins.

'''18 September 2014, English Channel (England - France). Crossing the English Channel in 13hrs 34mins, and completing his second out of Ocean’s Seven.

7 - 17 November 2014, Swim of Peace in Tunisia Africa with Nejib Belhedi. Swimming in various remote locations in Tunisia promoting peace.

26 July 2015, Lake Zurich Marathon (Switzerland). Completing and finishing in the 5th position the 26,4 kms International Self - Transcendence Marathon swim.

11 August 2015, The North Channel (Ireland - Scotland). Completing his third of the Ocean’s Seven, the 16 hrs 23 mins crossing of the North Channel in 11.8 C°. He became the 25th person in the world to successfully complete this challenge.

12 September 2016, Catalina Channel (Mainland USA - Catalina Island). This was Ion’s fourth Swim and Crossing the Catalina Channel in 12 hrs 01 min from which 10 hrs was during the night encountering the great white sharks.

05 October 2016, Molokai Channel (Molokai Island - Oahu Island, Hawaii, USA). His fifth channel crossing was the Molokai channel which was completed in 18 hrs 11 mins in very rough conditions.

25 July 2017, Tsugaru Channel (Honshu Island - Hokkaido Island, Japan). His sixth channel crossing was the Tsugaru channel where he covered more then 44.1 km which was completed in 11 hrs 20 mins in very difficult waters.

08 September 2017, 20 Bridges Around Manhattan, NY USA (Completing his triple crown in open water swimming). It’s a famous race swim among swimmers from around the world were Ion came second in 7 hrs 54 mins.

27 January 2018, Cooks Strait (North Island – South Island, New Zealand). The last on the list for the Ocean Seven. 7/7 and over 40 kms completed in 11 hrs 05 mins.

25 May 2018, Swim of Peace. 100 km on Prut Commemorating 100 years of Unity.

Achievements and Acknowledgements
2015


 * Voted as the 2015 Leister Swimmer of the year by ILDSA (Irish Long Distance Swimming Association)
 * Voted as the 2015 Male Senior Swimmer of the year by ILDSA (Irish Long Distance Swimming Association)
 * Voted as the Man of the Year in Sports category by VIP Magazine
 * Received a Medal of Honour from the Dublin City Council by the Mayor of Dublin

2016


 * Voted as the 2016 Male Senior Swimmer of the year by ILDSA (Irish Long Distance Swimming Association)
 * 2nd Irish National Open Water 17 k Championship by Swim Ireland
 * Grade 1 Diploma of Merits awarded by the Government of Moldova signed by the Prime Minister Pavel Filip.
 * Diploma of Merits awarded by the Romanian Parliament signed by Senator Viorel Badea.

2017


 * Voted as the 2017 Male Senior Swimmer of the year by ILDSA (Irish Long Distance Swimming Association)
 * Voted as the 2017 Leister Swimmer of the year by ILDSA (Irish Long Distance Swimming Association)
 * Voted as 2017 Open Water Performance of the year by ILDSA (Irish Long Distance Swimming Association)
 * Voted Sports Man of the year by TVM (Moldova) for swimming in extreme conditions for social projects.
 * Awarded Ambassador of Sports, Culture and Peace

2018


 * Voted Explorer of the Year by the Romanian Geographic Association
 * Voted Honoree Person by Lyceum of Science Academy, Moldova
 * Induced to Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame in Ireland [1]
 * Honorary Citizen in the district of Orhei, Republic of Moldova
 * Voted Worldwide Man of the Year 2018 in WOWSA[3] (World Open Water Swimming Association)
 * Voted as the 2018 Male Senior Swimmer of the year by ILDSA (Irish Long Distance Swimming Association)

2019


 * Nominated to 2019 Nobel Peace Prize[4]
 * Honorary Award from Government of Moldova
 * Inducted in Marathon Swimming Ireland Hall of Fame
 * He was named one of the World's 50 Most Adventurous Open Water Men[5] in 2019 by the World Open Water Swimming Association.

Quotes of Ion Lazarenco Tiron
'' "I'm sensitive. I think deeply about life. I'm honest, loyal and true. I appreciate the simple things. I will not change or harden to this world. It is this sensitivity, perception, sincerity, awareness, affection and gentle grace that makes me who I am."

"I changed my life trough sport and I believe that sport has the power to inspire, motivate and unite people like nothing else."

"If people knew how hard I worked to achieve my goals, It wouldn't seem so wonderful, after all. My success was built on from relentless work. I never give or took any excuses."

"Doesn't matter how the weather and the ocean changes, I readjust, regroup and readapt myself as many times as needed so I can finish the challenge."

"Never miss out on a good person just because they are difficult. The good ones never come easy."

"I'm not in it for the publicity. I'm just trying to leave something behind"

"If we don't take control of our actions against the environment. Our environment takes control of us..."

"There're more flowers around when somebody dies than during their lifetime. Because we Rest In Peace but not Live in peace"

"I've swam Oceans for people who wouldn't cross a bridge for me"

"If you think there's something wrong with taking a picture, remember you will be left with only that one day"

"If your life just got harder, congratulations… You’ve just levelled up." ''

Media
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https://www.openwaterpedia.com/index.php?title=Ion_Lazarenco&fbclid=IwAR0y1IETRl1daxT90RXYeNhvug1aTWzt8pZpw8sFoeVY9DA2xlby1h_nS9k https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oceans_Seven

http://cookstraitswim.org.nz/roll-of-successful-swimmers/?listpage=3&instance=1

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https://myhero.com/ion-lazarenco-tiron

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http://orheianca.eu/ion-lazarenco-tiron-merita-sa-devina-cetatean-de-onoare-al-raionului-orhei/ion-lazarenco-tiron-orhei/

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https://www.instagram.com/p/BgTAN8GheUP/?hl=en

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http://radioorhei.info/ion-lazarenco-tiron-a-construit-un-teren-de-fotbal-in-satul-sau-natal-braviceni/

http://gliadrochiana.info/sport/2019/03/15/10787_ion-lazarenco-tiron-nominalizat-la-premiul-nobel-pentru-pace-2019

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