Beowulf and the Seamonster

Beowulf fighting Sea monster

This take place in Beowulf's youth. He and his friend Breca are having a swimming contest in the ocean. For five days they swim side by side when a storm sweeps them apart. Beowulf get to fight and kill 8 sea monsters, before he can make it to shore. Breca has already made it to the goal without having been attacked by any monsters and does therefore win the swimming contest.