Lewis Pugh

Swimmer

Birthday December 5, 1969

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace England

Age 54 years old

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About

Pioneer swimmer who was the first man to swim across the North Pole, we well as the first to complete long-distance swims in every region of the world.

Before Fame

He studied Politics and Law at the University of Cape Town, after moving to South Africa with his family as a child.

Trivia

He also fights to protect oceans and ecosystems, while practicing as a maritime lawyer.

Family Life

He married Antoinette Malherbe in 2009.

Associated With

His book 21 Yaks and a Speedo was called an inspiration by Bishop Desmond Tutu .