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Maya Merhige approaches Oceans Seven goal while raising funds for cancer research

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 1:30 PM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Maya Merhige approaches Oceans Seven goal while raising funds for cancer research
Summary

Maya Merhige, 18, aims to become the youngest person to complete the Oceans Seven challenge. She has completed five swims, including a 21.4-mile crossing of the North Channel on July 8. Merhige raises funds for cancer research through Swim Across America, having collected over $172,000 so far. She focuses on cancer patients, which motivates her during physically and mentally demanding swims. Merhige will attempt the Strait of Gibraltar in August and the Tsugaru Strait next year, both before her 20th birthday.

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  • •Aims to complete the Oceans Seven challenge.
  • •Raised over $172,000 for cancer research.
  • •Completed the North Channel swim on July 8.
  • •Next swims are in the Strait of Gibraltar and Tsugaru Strait.
  • •Writes cancer patients' names on her cap for motivation.
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  • 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Teen swimmer Maya Merhige's Oceans Seven goal turns spotlight on fight against cancer
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Maya Merhige is just two swims away from becoming the youngest person to complete Oceans Seven. But each swim has a deeper meaning.

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