Ohio High School Teacher Sets Record After Rowing Solo Across Atlantic
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ENGLAND (CBS) -- A high school science teacher from Ohio is now a record holder after rowing solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
Bryce Carlson arrived to an island off England on Saturday night after 38 days at sea.
The 37-year-old began his journey in Newfoundland, Canada, traveling 2,000 miles.
Carlson is now the fastest person to complete a west to east solo row. The previous record was 53 days.
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He is also the only American to ever complete the feat.