David Walliams - what a man!

No mentions of Nordic Walking today.  A sporting achievement in Teddington has eclipsed all else!

As some of you may seen, David Walliams swam the length of the River Thames last week.  On Sunday, he arrived at Teddington Lock at dusk after swimming 21 miles that day.  The equivalent of crossing the channel!

 The crowds were so huge, I and many others couldn't cross the bridge to see him arrive at the Lock.  However, David crossed the bridge to the Teddington bank, and got into a waiting car which whisked him to a nearby hotel (the Lensbury?   www.lensbury.com)

Resplendent in his white towelling robe, like a boxing champion, David strolled through the cheering crowds and paused for autographs.

Eventually, he made it to the car and a good nights rest, before starting the next, and last, day's swim at 6.30am!

He swam the 15 miles to Westminster to finish at County Hall in front of more crowds and TV cameras.  What an achievement!!  140 miles in 8 days!

He was doing this to raise money for Water Aid and Sports Relief.  If you want to donate to this cause go here -
http://www.sportrelief.com/whats-on/the-bt-sport-relief-challenges-walliams-vs-the-thames

If you want to see more photos and videos of David at Teddington, please go here -

http://www.teddingtonpeople.co.uk/Teddington-roars-support-David-Walliams-Thames/story-13314484-detail/story.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Peter