Clave Digital reports that heavy traffic is expected on Abraham Lincoln Avenue after 3pm this afternoon, due to the celebration that will be held upon the arrival of Dominican champion swimmer Marcos Diaz. Diaz has just broken the world record for swimming across the Straits of Gibraltar in both directions. After his arrival at Las Americas International Airport, he will be taken to Lincoln Avenue where a public celebration is being organized by the Ministry of Youth. Thousands are expected to attend. The athlete’s achievement was reported by DR1 Daily News on 9 August 2005.