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Villemont Arctic Explorer Limited Edition Lewis Pugh

On 15th July 2007, Lewis Gordon Pugh, famous explorer from Britain, was courageous enough to swim 1km through the North Pole's freezing waters in temperatures of - 1.8 degrees Celsius. As dictated by the Channel Swimming Association Rules, the explorer swam wearing just a swimming costume, cap and goggles.To fulfill this amazing record and a physically-challenging feat, Lewis Gordon Pugh came through a long and intensive preparation period. The swim took the explorer 18 minutes and 50 seconds. He broke a new record

Imported: 8. Jan 2008 (14:56), watchreport.net

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