Ram Barkai

Swimmer

Birthday October 22, 1957

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Israel

Age 67 years old

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About

Open water swimmer who was the first person to ever swim the Robben Island Crossing in South Africa at night.

Before Fame

He served nine years in the Israeli Army before moving to Cape Town, South Africa, where he made a name as a swimmer.

Trivia

In 2008 he swam in Antarctica, across the southernmost swim in the world.

Family Life

He raised four children with his wife Nadine Barka.

Associated With

He received many comparisons to fellow extreme outdoor swimmer Diana Nyad.