British Swimmer Sets Unofficial Record for Fastest Lake Geneva Crossing
Sam Farrow completes 72.8km swim in 22 hours and 48 minutes, pending official verification.
- Sam Farrow, 31, swam from Château de Chillon to Bains des Pâquis without touching her support boat.
- The endurance swim involved treading water during breaks for food and drink.
- Farrow faced severe fatigue, back aches, and cramps but maintained a positive mindset.
- Her previous longest swims were across Loch Awe, Loch Lomond, and Loch Ness.
- The record attempt will be ratified by the Lake Geneva Swimming Association by the end of September.