The BT Sport Relief Challenges Walliams Vs The Thames
It’s official, David Walliams is an absolute legend. He took on and completed the toughest challenge of his life by swimming 140 miles of the Thames in eight days – all for Sport Relief.
Sponsor DavidWARNING. Do NOT try this yourself. The tidal Thames is incredibly dangerous and many people have drowned in its waters which have powerful tides and unpredictable currents.
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We Don’t Know How He Did It, But He Did
Incredible. Not only did David swim 140 miles of the Thames in just eight days, he did it in unusually cold, windy and rainy conditions, enduring a serious stomach upset and severe exhaustion en route. He even found time to rescue a drowning Labrador!
All in all, it was a truly stunning feat, it’s your amazing support that kept him going and it’s not too late to sponsor him. Your money really will help to transform lives.
