Devon Man Completes First-Ever Swim of Switzerland's 10 Largest Lakes

Former international athlete Neil Gilson has become the first person to complete a 230-mile challenge swimming Switzerland's ten largest lakes, finishing after a grueling 22-hour crossing of Lake Geneva.

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Devon man becomes first person to swim Switzerland’s 10 largest lakes

Neil Gilson completes 230-mile challenge after a ‘tough’ 22-hour crossing of Lac Léman He staggered rather than sprang out of the lake but it wasn’t surprising. Neil Gilson, a former international athlete, could be forgiven for feeling a little wobbly, having become the first person to swim the 10 largest lakes in Switzerland, a total of about 230 miles (370km). Continue reading...

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Devon Man Completes First-Ever Swim of Switzerland's 10 Largest Lakes

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