A 9-year-old boy swam from Alcatraz to mainland San Francisco.

Johnny Wilson raised about $30,000 for victims of Hurricane Katrina by completing the 1.4 mile swim through choppy, cold, shark-infested waters. The previous record-holder before Johnny was a 10-year-old girl.

So way to go, Johnny. You beat a girl. (Thanks, e-mailer Cheves.)