How Lewis Pugh braved sharks and shipping containers in the world's first swim across the Red Sea
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Having previously swum in the world’s coldest waters wearing just his swimming trunks, for his latest challenge Lewis Pugh went to the opposite extreme.
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Lewis Pugh swam the Red Sea to give COP27 leaders a message
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Interview with Lewis Pugh, Endurance swimmer and UN Patron of the Oceans - Marine & Oceans EN
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Lewis Pugh to attempt 160km swim across Red Sea for Cop27
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How and why Lewis Pugh completed the first swim across the Red Sea
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The Week That Was: Lewis Pugh-First Person To Swim Across Red Sea