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Lewis Pugh swims the North Pole

Lewis Pugh talks about his record-breaking swim across the North Pole. He braved the icy waters (in a Speedo) to highlight the melting icecap. Watch for astonishing footage -- and some blunt commentary on the realities of supercold-water swims.

English
  • Originally Aired September 11, 2009
  • Runtime 17 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network YouTube
  • Created February 24, 2025 by
    morbus
  • Modified February 24, 2025 by
    morbus