Can I Survive A 5 Hour Swim From France To Switzerland?

Heather is taking on her biggest swimming challenge yet: a 13 km swim from France to Switzerland across Lake Geneva.

We’ll break down what it takes to complete a challenge like this, from equipment choice to training and fuelling strategies.

Plus, in the capital of the Olympic Games, Heather makes a poignant visit to the Olympic Museum and opens up about her relationship with swimming over time.

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00:00 The Epic Cross-Border Swim Challenge
01:14 My Relationship with Swimming
05:48 A Change of Plan
07:36 Kit Choice | Wetsuit vs Swimskin
10:19 On the Start Line | Pacing Strategy
12:10 Starting the Swim
13:08 How I trained for the event
15:34 Last-Minute Advice from Brian Johns
17:48 The Group Splits
19:25 How to Fuel a 13 km Swim
22:27 Switzerland Comes into View
24:04 Reaching the 2nd Aid Station | The Mental Battle
26:34 The Final Push
32:25 Reflections on the Challenge
33:51 Visiting the Olympic Museum

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Heather took on a big challenge with her farthest ever swim! What's the biggest swimming challenge you have ever attempted? Let us know in the comments below 🏊‍♂️🌊👇

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