Legal secretary Jane Phillips has devoted the past two years to speed-swimming — losing around 7st in the process.
And she recently helped to launch Swimathon 2009, the world’s biggest charity swim, alongside Eleanor Simmonds, Team GB’s youngest-ever Paralympic double gold medallist, and former Olympic champion Duncan Goodhew.
Now in its 23rd year, Swimathon has raised more than £32 million for various charities. It will take place in more than 500 pools across the UK from April 16-19.
Ms Phillips, 47, was inspired to get involved after taking part in last year’s event, where she swam 200 lengths — around three miles — in order to raise money for charity.
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