In spite of appearing to be lounging on the beach, Drexelina showed what she's capable of yesterday with an amazing dive to 2,264 feet – nearly half a mile below the surface!! For those of you who haven't been that deep… it's down within the twilight zone, where almost no sunlight reaches and the pressure is so intense that it actually compresses our bodies!
You may be wondering why on Earth these ladies are diving so deep between breaths… well, one word: jellyfish! That's right, jellyfish are plentiful in the deep, and we're always willing to head down there for a meal. Plus it helps us cool off.
Day 10: Over near the finish zone, Billie held her lead with a strong swim. She's now less than 35 miles from victory if she can keep those flippers going! Stephanie Colburtle is staying strong in second place, and Saphira has taken over the third place spot.
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