Billy Monger participated in an open water Swim Serpentine festival at Hyde Park alongside thousands of other swimmers. Monger had both legs amputated after a 2017 crash at Donington Park and described the event as a positive, atmosphere-filled experience. The 26-year-old from Charlwood was one of approximately 5,000 participants and has set a goal to compete at the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games. Broadcaster Ayo Akinwolere also joined the event, which offered distances from half a mile up to six miles. Monger previously broke an Ironman record in Kona and raised £3 million for Comic Relief in 2021.
"Monger, whose legs were amputated following a crash at Donington Park in 2017, hailed Swim Serpentine at Hyde Park a "really cool thing to be a part of". The 26-year-old from Charlwood, in Surrey - one of 5,000 participants in the event - has set his sights on competing at the Los Angeles Paralympic Games in 2028. After his swim, he said it was "nice to do an event where there is such a good atmosphere"."
"He added: "As much as it is training and it serves a purpose, it is doing something where everyone has a smile on their face and is happy and excited to go out there." Broadcaster Ayo Akinwolere also took part in the event which has seen participants take on a variety of distances - half a mile, one mile, two miles or six miles."
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