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Ultra-endurance athlete and clean seas activist Neil Agius announced a re-attempt to set a world record open water sea swim, this time around Malta, Gozo, and Comino.
Scheduled for late September, Agius plans to swim 160 km in approximately 70 hours without stopping or sleeping, covering the entire Maltese archipelago.
If successful, he will break his own record for the longest non-stop, unassisted sea swim. Last year, he had to abandon a similar attempt off Mallorca due to a jellyfish swarm.
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Agius aims to raise awareness about Malta’s marine environment through this challenge. His NGO, Wave of Change, is partnering with marine clean-up experts Żibel for several initiatives, including three coastal clean-ups open to the public.
Żibel will manage marine litter to create sustainable products, emphasizing a circular approach to waste.
Training intensely, Agius swims about 10 hours four times a week, pushing his limits in Malta’s summer heat while maintaining a full-time job.
Supported by a team of 25 volunteers and professionals, he has prepared extensively for the physical and mental demands of the swim. Agius hopes to inspire community action and contribute to achieving 30% protection of Malta’s marine areas by 2030.
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