Devon man becomes first person to swim Switzerland’s 10 largest lakes
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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 LémanHe 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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The Guardian World — The Guardian World
26 August 2026
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