Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Steven Morris

DARK SECRETS: Devon man becomes first person to swim switzerlands 10 largest lakes | Rare Historical Photos

Closeup of Neil Gilson swimming front crawl with one arm and shoulder raised out of the water. He wears goggles and a bright green rubber hat.
Neil Gilson has become the first person to swim the 10 largest lakes in Switzerland, a total of about 230 miles. Photograph: Jamie Hancock

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).

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.