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

A former international athlete has achieved a historic swim by completing the first-ever crossing of Switzerland’s 10 largest lakes, covering roughly 230 miles in a grueling 22-hour challenge. The final leg—a grueling traverse of Lac Léman—left him exhausted, emerging from the water more in a stagger than a triumphant leap. The feat required relentless endurance, as Gilson became the only swimmer to tackle all 10 bodies of water in sequence. His accomplishment cements a new milestone in long-distance aquatic challenges.

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...