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Nightswimmer


Turtle Name: Nightswimmer (Female)
Length: 160 cm (5 ft 3 in)
Width: 112.2 cm (3 ft 8 in)
Weight: 440 kg (970 lbs)

Illustration: Nightswimmer
Illustration: Chris Rooney

Sponsor: R.E.M.
Coach: Janet Evans

Nightswimmer is one of the biggest turtles in the Race, and is one of rock band R.E.M.'s biggest fans. She is quite the traveler, having followed R.E.M. to far-flung places on their tours. But, just like the band, Nightswimmer always has Georgia on her mind!

Janet Evans photoFive-time Olympic gold medalist Janet Evans is Nightswimmer's coach, so Nightswimmer should be able to swim faster for longer than anyone else.



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