Skip Storch
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | David Storch |
| Born | 1957 (age 66–67) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
David "Skip" Storch (born c. 1957) is an American swimmer.
On August 29, 2007, 50-year-old Storch swam a record-breaking 85.5 miles unassisted continuous triple lap swim around Manhattan Island, completing the swim in 32 hours and 52 minutes,[1] breaking two recognized records and qualifying him for an ESPN ESPY Award. Storch did not stop swimming but did stop river boat traffic. He was nominated for an ESPN ESPY award, "Best Outdoor Sportsman",[2] for this achievement in 2008. Storch lives and works in Nanuet, New York, at his own Tackle and Fly shop called SHU-Fly.[3]
He is the assistant swimming coach at Ramapo College in Mahwah, New Jersey, and trains at LifePlex pool in Monsey, New York. Skip has done numerous other marathon swims [4] in Open Water Swimming. Skip is also known for his environmental work creating awareness of pollution in the Hudson River and other waterways. [5]
In 2017, Storch was charged with predatory sexual assault against a child.[6] During their investigation, authorities said they learned Storch had committed sexual acts with a child under 13.[7] In 2018 Storch pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 7 years in prison, with 15 years of probation, and will be on the New York State Sex Offender Registry.[8]
Awards[edit]
- ESPN ESPY Nomination "Best Outdoor Sportsman"
- Skip Storch Day (Rockland County) May 5, 2009
- International Swimming Hall of Fame 2009, as a Marathon inductee[9]
References[edit]
- ^ "Man's swim around NY results in hospital stay". NBC Sports. 31 August 2007. Archived from the original on 10 October 2012. Retrieved 30 November 2010.
- ^ D'Aniello, Chris (1 July 2008). "2008 ESPY Awards: The Nominees". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ Kevin Phelan. "Shu-Fly's Skip Storch is secret to Rockland fishing". The Journal News.
- ^ "Round And Round Skip Storch Goes". Open Water Swimming. 31 August 2007. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ "Activist swims Hudson from Albany to Statue of Liberty". UPI.
- ^ Steve Lieberman. "Skip Storch: Swimmer, ex-recreation director faces prison for sexually abusing young girl". The Journal News.
- ^ Kimberly Redmond. "David 'Skip' Storch charged with sexual assault against child". Rockland/Westchester Journal News.
- ^ Kimberly Redmond. "David 'Skip' Storch sentenced to 7 years in prison in sex abuse case". Rockland/Westchester Journal News.
- ^ "Honoree By Name". International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame. Retrieved 7 June 2016.