BBC sports commentator takes on swimming challenge

A rugby league commentator is hoping to go out of his depth and take on a swimming challenge to raise money for BBC Children in Need.

BBC Radio Leeds’ James Deighton, who spent years overcoming a fear of water, is swimming a mile a day for five days in a row.

The broadcaster gained advice from Leeds Rhinos and England rugby league player Mikołaj Olędzki, who used to swim competitively in his youth.

The swimathon is part of The Thousand Mile Challenge for BBC Children in Need 2024.

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