31-year-old Samantha Farrow may set a new world record in Lake Geneva swim for female swimmers, pending ratification.

Samantha Farrow, a 31-year-old swimmer from Wigan, UK, has completed a 72.8 km swim across Lake Geneva in 22 hours and 48 minutes, potentially setting a new world record for female swimmers. While the record is pending ratification by the Lake Geneva Swimming Association, Farrow, an infant feeding practitioner, faced challenges including fatigue and cramps but remained positive throughout the swim. She will learn the official results by the end of September.

September 01, 2024
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