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#195: Shark Bite to Oceans Seven: Paul Leonard’s Extraordinary Journey
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Jul 20, 202639:44
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Paul Leonard shares the extraordinary story of becoming only the 44th person ever to complete the Oceans Seven challenge. From surviving a shark bite during his Molokai Channel attempt to returning a year later to finish the swim, Paul reveals the resilience, preparation and mental strength required to conquer the world’s toughest marathon swims.
He also shares his training strategies, the highs and lows of the journey, and what it takes to succeed in one of endurance sport’s greatest challenges.
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"#195: Shark Bite to Oceans Seven: Paul Leonard’s Extraordinary Journey" is an episode of Freestyle Media. Runtime 39 min. Published July 20, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
