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Neil Gilson completes 230-mile challenge after a ‘tough’ 22-hour crossing of Lac Léman
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United Kingdom — Steven Morris
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).
He staggered rather than sprang out of the lake but it wasn’t surprising.
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Source: The Guardian · Steven Morris. Published 26 Aug 2026, 01:58 pm.
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