Handcuffed Man Swims From Alcatraz to SF
 

By The Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO - A handcuffed fitness expert defied chilly waters and swam from Alcatraz to San Francisco in an effort to raise funds for diabetes research.

It took Brian Friedman, 54 minutes, 20 seconds to complete his stunt titled "Escape from Diabetes."

"People with diabetes often feel they are shackled by the disease," he said Wednesday after completing the 1 1/2-mile stunt in 50-degree water. In addition to the cuffs, he was wearing a T-shirt, black Spandex shorts and a red swim cap.

Friedman, 42, doesn't have diabetes but swam in honor of his grandfather, who lost both legs to the disease and died in 1988. Friedman has his own personal training business, Training on the Beach, based in Alameda.

those " i did it for charity " events .. how did they raise money ? from the wagers on if the guy would kill over or not ?

what a dumbass

i heard that it was impossible because the water was too cold

guess not

they rely on donations, and a stunt like this is a great way to bring attention to it.. so someone hears about this story, then donates to the cause

crazy shit.

how do you swim with your hands in handcuffs ?

I was busy trying to work out what the hell a guy was doing handcuffed on alcatraz. Interesting stunt though.

Must have sidestroked, just using his legs or something.

wow thats a pretty good idea to get some big time publicity

i'm willing to bet he didnt just do it for diabetes, notice how they mention his personal training business? either way it was a good thing to do, and very impressive.

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That's a kick ass effort! :thumbsup

you can easily do the distance just kickin... trust me, I know what I am talking about.

wow, that's impressive.