Devon swimmer Neil Gilson becomes the first person to complete all ten of Switzerland's largest lakes
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Devon swimmer Neil Gilson becomes the first person to complete all ten of Switzerland's largest lakes

26 Aug 2026 · Originally published 26 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: Devon man becomes first person to swim Switzerland’s 10 largest lakes
Neil Gilson, a 40-year-old from Devon, has become the first person to swim Switzerland's ten largest lakes, covering a total of 230 miles over two summers. By completing the final 45-mile stretch of Lac Léman, he finished a long-term endurance goal that highlights the physical demands of open-water swimming.
Source: The Guardian UK Devon
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