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Neil Agius (born 6 June 1987) is a Maltese ultra endurance swimmer, environmental activist, and former Olympic athlete. He holds two world records in unassisted current-neutral open water swimming and is a co-founder of the environmental initiative Wave Of Change Malta. Agius promotes ocean conservation and mental resilience through his swimming feats and public engagement.
Early life and swimming career
[edit]Agius was born in Malta on 6 June 1987. He began swimming at a young age and went on to represent Malta at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, competing in the 400-meter freestyle event.[1] Following his Olympic appearance, Agius retired from competitive swimming and shifted his focus to open water swimming and environmental activism.
Endurance swims
[edit]Agius has completed two world records for the longest unassisted current-neutral open water swims:
- In June 2021, he swam from Linosa, Italy, to Gozo, Malta, covering a distance of 125.7 kilometers in 52 hours and 7 minutes.[2]
- In September 2024, he swam 142.3 kilometers around the Maltese Islands in 60 hours and 35 minutes, setting a new world record for the longest unassisted, current-neutral ocean swim.[3]
These swims were performed without a wetsuit, without physical contact with a support vessel, and without sleep, in accordance with international marathon swimming rules.
The Ocean Mindset
[edit]In 2023, after an attempted swim from Ibiza to Mallorca was cut short due to swarms of jellyfish,[4] Neil Agius began developing a mental resilience framework known as "The Ocean Mindset." Drawing on his experiences with extreme endurance, the approach integrates breathwork, cold water immersion, movement practices, and team-based support strategies. It is applied in workshops, corporate team-building programs, and public talks focused on leadership, endurance, and mental well-being.
Environmental activism
[edit]Agius is a co-founder of Wave of Change Malta, a Maltese NGO focused on marine conservation and raising awareness about plastic pollution.[5] The initiative gained prominence through his ocean swims and associated cleanup and education campaigns.
Recognition
[edit]Agius has received several international and national accolades, including:
- Guinness World Record for longest unassisted ocean swim (2024).[3]
- World Open Water Swimming Performance of the Year (2024).[6]
- World Open Water Swimming Man of the Year (Silver Award) (2024).[6]
- Times of Malta Person of the Year (2024).[7]
- Commonwealth Point of Light award by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (2020).[8]
Personal life
[edit]Neil Agius lives in Malta, where he continues to train and prepare for future ultra-distance swims.
References
[edit]- ^ Neil Agius Olympic Results – Olympedia
- ^ Neil Agius - Linosa to Gozo – Marathon Swimmers Federation
- ^ a b Longest unassisted current neutral ocean swim (male) – Guinness World Records
- ^ Neil Agius estimates stung 60 times by jellyfish before abandoning swim – Times of Malta
- ^ Evolution Malta implements sustainability initiative Wave of Change A2
- ^ a b Press Release: World Open Water Swimming Association Celebrates the 2024 WOWSA Awards Winners – World Open Water Swimming Association
- ^ Neil Agius is Times of Malta Person of the Year – Times of Malta
- ^ Queen recognises Neil Agius in honour of his exceptional voluntary service – Newsbook.com.mt