Only In United Kingdom 11 - Thames Swimmer World Record

Lewis Pugh made history by swimming the entire length of the River Thames, starting at the Welsh border and ending at the North Sea. Covering 327 kilometers, he swam in two-hour stints and slept on a support barge. Despite the Thames being clean, he was vaccinated against diseases. The swim, completed in 21 days, aimed to raise climate change awareness and successfully delivered a message to Prime Minister Tony Blair.

What significant achievement did Lewis Pugh accomplish?

• First person to swim the length of the Amazon River

• First person to swim around the British Isles

• First person to swim the entire length of the River Thames

• First person to swim across the English Channel

How many kilometers did Lewis Pugh swim during his journey?

• 150 kilometers

• 700 kilometers

• 327 kilometers

• 500 kilometers

What precaution did Lewis Pugh take despite the River Thames being clean?

• He wore a protective suit

• He was vaccinated against possible diseases

• He swam with a team of doctors

• He avoided swimming in certain areas

What was the primary purpose of Lewis Pugh's swim?

• To explore the River Thames

• To raise awareness about global climate change

• To break a world record

• To promote swimming as a sport

Who did Lewis Pugh successfully deliver his message to after completing his swim?

• The United Nations

• The Queen of England

• The British Prime Minister Tony Blair

• The Mayor of London