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Hector Pardoe Sets World Record by Swimming Britain’s Three Largest Lakes

British swimmer completes historic endurance feat

06 August 2025 · 23:46 UTC

British swimmer Hector Pardoe has set a new world record by becoming the first person to complete swims across Britain’s three largest lakes—Loch Lomond, Lake Windermere, and Lough Neagh—in a single effort.

The achievement was hailed as a remarkable demonstration of endurance and determination, marking a significant milestone in open-water swimming history.