US EditionRoss Edgley: British 'Thor' becomes first person to swim 1,000 miles around Iceland
Ross Edgley endured freezing temperatures and consumed up to 15,000 calories daily to complete the 1,000-mile swim, becoming the first to circumnavigate Iceland by swimming.
- Ross Edgley, a 39-year-old British extreme athlete, completed a 1,000-mile swim around Iceland's coastline starting May 17 and ending on a Monday in Reykjavik.
- He undertook this swim to test his physical and mental limits, inspired by his previous endurance swims and encouraged by scientists to collect environmental DNA and microplastic samples.
- During four months, Ross faced freezing waters, towering waves, and curious local wildlife while consuming up to 15,000 calories daily and gaining 10-15 kilos of insulating body fat.
- He called the challenge the most difficult and daring he has faced so far, while Chris Hemsworth commended Ross for pioneering a new standard in extreme endurance and adventure sports.
- Ross's achievement earned him a Guinness World Record and contributed to ocean health monitoring, with the saga recognized as a significant feat in Icelandic endurance lore.
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Ross Edgley first ever to swim 1,000 miles around Iceland, receives praise from Chris Hemsworth
British adventurer Ross Edgley made history by swimming around Iceland's coastline, completing a 1,000-mile journey in four months. He consumed up to 15,000 calories daily and collected environmental samples during his swim, earning praise from Chris Hemsworth.
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British ultramarathon runner Ross Edgley became the first person in history to swim around Iceland. The endeavor began on May 16 and ended on September 8. The 39-year-old set off from Reykjavik and never stepped ashore. In preparation for the challenge, he gained several kilograms and consumed high-calorie meals containing over 10,000 calories daily, including pasta and Icelandic licorice. This dietary "regime" was intended to provide him with a…
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