Former Olympian, world record holder, and ultra-endurance athlete Neil Agius has officially revealed his next challenge: the 100 Mile Swim.

It is the longest continuous, unassisted, current-neutral open water sea swim that has ever been attempted by an athlete.

‘The 100 Mile Swim is not just about setting a world record’, announces Neil during a LIVE event that has happened today. ‘More importantly, it is about highlighting the problem of pollution and pollutants in the seas and oceans’.

Neil announced his challenge at the Palma International Boat Show & Superyacht Village, where he spoke about his motivations for taking on the project. His plan is to swim 160 kilometres, passing through Mallorca and along the west coast of Ibiza before touching down on the island's eastern side.

The 100 Mile Swim is Neil’s most challenging endeavour to date, and it will put his physical stamina, mental fortitude, and endurance to the test.

Neil has spent months training for the task, which is set to take place at the end of June 2023 within a small weather window. Throughout the swim, he will be supported by a group of about 25 volunteers and professionals, including medics, swim observers, navigators, skippers, crew, motivators, media, and a nutritionist.

The 100 Mile Swim is supported by sponsors such Atlas Insurance and Visit Malta as well as the Mallorca Preservation Foundation, Neil's own non-profit organisation Wave of Change Malta, Ocibar Marinas, and the Palma International Boat Show.

The purpose of the event is to increase public awareness of the need of protecting the oceans and the fragile marine ecology.

Good luck, Neil!