Woman is first person to swim from Cornwall to Scillies
A woman from Somerset, who overcame ME, has become the first person to swim from the Cornish mainland to the Isles of Scilly
Success for Cornwall to Isles of Scilly swimmer
A woman from Somerset has made history by becoming the first person to swim from Cornwall to the Scillies.
Beth French, who's from Milverton, set off from Porthcurno yesterday lunchtime. She arrived on St Mary's this morning, completing the swim in 17 hours and 28 minutes. She said via twitter "I have an awesome body - mission completed!".
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