Meet the man who swam across Third Mainland Bridge to raise awareness on silent killer among Lagosians
During his first year at the university, he stumbled upon the swim team one evening and decided to join. It was there that he discovered his love for swimming and the fulfilment it brought into his life.
Growing up, Dare Samuel Akinrodoye, also known as Coach Dreh, had a privileged upbringing and excelled academically. Despite his somewhat fortunate life, he felt a deep sense of emptiness in his heart and struggled to find purpose in life.
Akinrodoye tried his hand at various trades, from learning how to sew to training as a cobbler, but he still felt a void after completing each training. After waiting for admission into a university in Lagos State for four years, he decided to leave Nigeria to study in Ghana.
During his first year at the university, he stumbled upon the swim team one evening and decided to join. It was there that he discovered his love for swimming and the fulfilment it brought into his life.
On March 30, 2023, Coach Dreh made history by becoming the first man to swim the entire length of the Third Mainland Bridge, the longest of three road bridges spanning the Lagos Lagoon. His remarkable feat aimed to raise awareness on mental health issues.
In an interview with The R…
