Hector Pardoe [shown above on left] is currently training four weeks of high-altitude training in Flagstaff, Arizona, USA this month. Last week, he swam a total of 113,000 meters (70.21 miles) at 2,133 meters in altitude. It was quite an effort and quite a distance in Pardoe’s preparation for the Olympic 10K Marathon Swim at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

113 km in a week – or 16.14 km per day.

That is tough training for anyone including for the 23-year-old British Olympian, especially at high altitude and at a fast pace.

But the 113 km puts into perspective the Guinness World Record of Spyros Chrysikopoulos [shown above in middle photo] who swam 358.2 km in 7 days in May 2021 in the 50m Olympic Stadium Pool in Athens, Greece. Or an average daily distance of 51.17 km.

Ross Edgley [shown above on right], who completed a 209-stage, 157-day 2,884 km assisted stage swim around the coastlines of England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland, called the Great British Swim between June and November 2018, has Chrysikopoulos’ record in his sights. His attempt will be made on Mallorca, Spain between May 19th and 24th with the following team and under the following rules.

The Team

• Ross Edgley, Swimmer
• Ger Kennedy,, Administrator & Organizer
• Thomas Kofler, Observer
• Steven Munatones, Observer
• Chris Morgan, Observer
• Lauren Quigley, Observer & Training Partner
• Elle Jenkins, Observer & Videographer
• Noorin Gulam, Observer & PhD Nutrition Sponsor
• James Perrett, Observer & Videographer
• Hester Sabery, Support

The Rules for Farthest Distance Swum in One Week in a 50m Pool (male)

• This record is for the farthest distance swim in one week in a 50m pool by a male individual.
• This record is measured in kilometers, with the equivalent imperial distance in miles also provided.
• 1The pool used must be a standard, 50m Olympic-sized swimming pool. Exact length must be measured by a professional surveyor and measuring must be clearly visible on video. Proof of the qualifications of the surveyor must be submitted.
• The swim must be confined within a single lane line during the entire attempt. It will not be accepted that other swimmers outside of the attempt swim within the same lane line.
• The swimmer can use any stroke or a combination of strokes can be used at their discretion.
• Swimming basic equipment such as goggles, earplugs, swim cap, and swimsuit are allowed.
• No swimming aids, such as flippers, wetsuits or floats are allowed. All swimming must be under human power, no assistance of any kind is allowed.
• Only completed lengths will count towards the final total. Therefore, if the participant is to exit the pool, they must do so after completed a length if already started. If they exit the pool in between completed lengths this distance will not count.
• The role of an independent witness is to confirm that they observed the participant undertaking the record attempt in the manner set out by the guidelines. Independent witnesses must be made aware of all specific guidelines in order to confirm that all have been adhered to. Independent witnesses must keep a log book detailing the date and location, all laps, lap times/split-times and distance covered both cumulatively and in total.
• There must be two independent witnesses present at all times. Independent witnesses must work in shifts of no longer than four hours throughout the attempt. In addition to keeping the log book, these witnesses must complete witness statements.
• A witness log book must be made available for additional witnesses to sign. The book should be set up so that each witness includes their name, the location, the date and time, their signature, and their email address or phone number.

Guinness World Records Rules for ‘Most in a Week’ Records

• This record is based on the most times to perform a specified activity in one week.
• Please make sure you follow ALL these rules:
• The attempt must take place in a public place or in a venue open to public inspection.
• The event is continuous. The clock does not stop. One week means a complete 7-day cycle

Guinness World Record for Farthest Distance Swimming in One Week in a 50m Pool (male)

• including rest breaks. For example, if the event starts at 12 noon on Monday, it must finish at 12 noon the following Monday.
• Participants may take a pause or break during the attempt, but the clock will not stop under any circumstances.
• A loud start and finish signal recognized by all participants must be used.
• A log book must be kept detailing the completed activity in the week time frame. Entries must be made at least every hour to document what has been achieved during the preceding hour.
• No person under the age of 16 may attempt this record. Persons aged between 16 and 18 must be in possession of a document signed by their parent or legal guardian, giving them permission to compete. This must be added to the log book and witnessed before the attempt has started.
• The attempt must be overseen by two independent witnesses at all times.
• Please make sure you supply the following evidence:
• One cover letter explaining the context of the record attempt. Please indicate the date, time and exact location of the record attempt, your chosen witnesses and your record attempt measurement. Also please provide full details of the person(s)/organisation attempting the record including details on the preparation for the attempt.
• Two independent witness statements must be provided confirming that the rules above have been adhered to and must explicitly state the number of times the activity has been performed.
• A detailed log book must be submitted containing all required information about when and where each of the activities took place.
• Photographic evidence of your attempt taking place capturing the details provided by the independent witnesses.
• Video evidence of the entire record attempt, from start to finish that enables us to confirm the measurement achieved, that the guidelines have been adhered to and verify the details provided by the independent witnesses.
• Media articles (newspaper, online, TV or radio) should be submitted as part of the evidence requirements. This is not compulsory evidence.

Evidence Checklist

• Cover letter
• Proof of qualifications
• Witness statements
• Witness log books
• Surveyor’s report
• Video of measuring processes
• Log book
• Photographic evidence
• Video evidence

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