British endurance swimmer becomes first to swim around Iceland
Summary
British swimmer Ross Edgley became the first person to swim around Iceland, covering about 1,000 miles in nearly four months. During the swim, he collected environmental data to help study biodiversity and microplastics in Icelandic waters.Key Facts
- Ross Edgley swam around Iceland's coastline, a total distance of 1,000 miles.
- The swim took him nearly four months to finish.
- He started the journey on May 17 and completed it in Reyjavik.
- Edgley swam in six-hour shifts with six-hour rest breaks on a support yacht.
- He faced cold temperatures, killer whales, and rough waters.
- Edgley consumed over 10,000 calories a day to maintain body warmth.
- During the swim, Edgley collected water samples for scientific research on biodiversity and microplastics.
- The research was done in partnership with the University of Iceland and other scientific groups.
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