Local athlete Angus sets two world records at Swim Serpentine event
A local athlete has set two new world records after finishing his Endurance Swim Challenge for Special Olympics GB.
Angus Leckonby finished second out of 83 competitors at London’s iconic Swim Serpentine event, completing the Super Six swim in a time of 2 hours, 40 minutes and 22 seconds.
Angus, who lives at Octon, recently won four gold medals in swimming at the Special Olympics GB National Summer Games.
He is hoping to raise £7,500 for Special Olympics GB via his Special Olympics GB crowdfunding appeal. He has so far accrued £5,466 thanks to 123 donations.
His dad, Matthew, said: “Gus had a brilliant swim, finishing second out of 83 swimmers in the super six mile event in a time of 2hrs 40mins 22 secs.
“Subject to ratification he’ll have two new world records for being the Youngest and Fastest Person to swim 6 miles in open water (II1) (Male).”
Angus added: “I am a proud Special Olympics Great Britain athlete and captured global attention in 2025 by setting three Guinness World Records, redefining what is possible for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
“In 2026, I plan to set new world records by completing a 70.3 mile triathlon and 10K Marathon Open Water Swim, all to raise vital funds and awareness of Special Olympics GB.”
Go to https://givestar.io/gs/angus-leckonby if you would like to support Angus.