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On the 5th September 2011 the comedian, David Walliams (Little Britain), began his swim for the charity Sport Relief.
He stepped into the Thames at Lechlade and swam a determined length each day. He was taken ill shortly after beginning his swim through contact and digestion of dirty river water. This caused a slight delay to the schedule, but he bravely got back in wearing a wetsuit and continued swimming the 140 miles planned of the 215 mile river until he reached Westminster Bridge in central London on the 12th September 2011. It was estimated at this point that his swim earned the charity well over 1 million pounds in donations.
David even managed to save a dog along the way !
This is not David's first swim for the charity. He has already swam the English Channel in 2006 and the Straight-of-Gibraltar in 2008.
What else can I help you with?
What can you do with the River Thames?
You can boat on it, you can swim in it, sightseeing.
How can you avoid sewage in river thames?
Don't swim in it, then you will have avoided it.
Can you swim down the River Thames?
yes you can because david walliams did.
Do people swim in the river thames?
yes but no0t in downtown the dirty and oily part .
Are people allowed to swim in the river Thames?
Yes, people are allowed to swim in the River Thames, but it is not recommended due to safety concerns. The river has strong currents, tides, and cold water temperatures that can be hazardous to swimmers. It is recommended to swim in designated areas with proper supervision.
How did David Walliams prepare for the River Thames swim?
He is an accomplished swimmer, having swam the English Channel and other seas.
How do you cross the first river?
swim
Can you walk the river thames?
Well, David Walliams swam the River Thames so there isn't anything stopping you. Only he probably got permission from somebody. To swim the river thames, David Walliams ate food with quite alot of calories for energy. Did that answer the question? ------------------------------------------ There are sevral places in the upper Thames where people swim in the summer. However down river (near London) it would probably be best to avoid swimming.
Who was the first to swim?
TheFirst person to swim was muyambiri WA njangaruko as he attempted to cross river rupingaci in embu,eastern province,Kenya in search of sugarcane fields in the forest.
What activities can you do at the river thames?
The most popular activity on the River Thames is rowing.Fishing, rowing, cruising, sightseeing
If someone falls in river thames will they survive?
It would depend on where they fell in, the time of day and how good a swimmer they were. If you fell in the Thames at Kemble, you'd be lucky to get your shoes wet. If you fell in anywhere else along it's length and couldn't swim, you'd be in trouble.
Who was the first person to swim the riveer tyne?
The first person to swim across the River Tyne was Thomas D. Smith, who accomplished this feat in 1834. He swam from the north bank at Ouseburn to the south bank at Jarrow, covering a distance of approximately 1.5 miles. Smith's swim was notable for its time and contributed to the local history of swimming challenges in the region.
