Renowned Maltese endurance athlete Neil Agius has once again etched his name in the record books, surpassing his previous world record with an awe-inspiring 60-hour non-stop swim of around 140km.
Shortly after 9:30pm on Monday, 23rd September, Neil arrived at Għar Lapsi, greeted by a large crowd of cheering supporters. The roughly 140km swim represents a new world-record for the longest non-stop, unassisted swim in open water, a record which will need to be validated by World Open Water Swimming Association (WOWSA).
Known for his resilience and commitment to raising awareness about environmental causes, Neil achieved this remarkable feat despite the challenging weather conditions.
He kicked off his successful attempt on Saturday 22nd September at Mellieħa’s Għadira Bay shortly after 9am. By 2pm on Sunday, he had swum clockwise around Malta, made it to Gozo and was rounding the sister island back to Malta. By 7:45am today, he had completed 75 per cent of the planned swim.
Mr Agius' achievement is not just a personal triumph but also a powerful symbol of his environmental advocacy. As a passionate advocate for clean seas, his long-distance swims serve to bring attention to the urgent need to protect the ocean from plastic pollution. His campaign, ‘Wave of Change,’ has garnered widespread attention for promoting environmental sustainability and encouraging people to take action by picking up just one piece of plastic waste a day.
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Nicole Zammit
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