Sept. 9 (UPI) -- British endurance swimmer Ross Edgley became the first person to swim 1,000 miles around Iceland.
Edgley, 39, endured freezing temperatures and powerful waves during the four-month journey that also saw him lose part of his tongue due to saltwater exposure before he crossed the finish line in Reykjavik on Monday and celebrated by drinking from a Viking horn.
"This has been the toughest and most ambitious challenge I have attempted yet," Edgley said at the finish line. "Iceland provided an incredible opportunity to test my physical and mental limits. The country has provided some insane experiences I will never forget."
Throughout the challenge, Edgley swam in six-hour increments followed by six hours of rest on a yacht designed to support his journey.
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