Lewis Clarke
On January 8, 2014 Lewis Clarke became the youngest ever person to trek the full distance (730 miles) from the Antarctic coast to the South Pole. The sixteen year old was guided by Carl Alvey (aged 30) from Expeditions 365 based in Norway and the expedition logistics were handled by ANI (Adventure Network International). The team of two started from Hercules inlet and took 48 days to complete the trek. The expedition was supported (by 3 food drops) but not assisted (by dogs, vehicles etc.). Lewis's record is recognized by Guinness World Records.
On September 4, 2010 Lewis Clarke was one of a team of twelve year old boys who became the youngest relay team ever to swim across the English Channel. The team were called the Bristol English Channel Swim Team. Their record is recognized by the CS&PF (Channel Swimming and Piloting Federation). The team won the Leo Cox Award for the Fastest CS&PF Junior Relay of 2010, completing the swim in 13 hours 25 minutes and 30 seconds. The average age of the team was 12 years and ? days. The team comprised the following six swimmers:
1 Alexander Chantler-Mayne (date of birth) 2 Lewis Clarke (date of birth 18 November 1997) 3 James Elmer (date of birth) 4 Drummond McMillan (date of birth) 5 Danny Pirret (date of birth) 6 Angus Rowley (date of birth)
Lewis Clarke was born in Bristol, England.
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Guinness Book of World Records 2015 CS&PF
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