Philip Rising
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Philip Rising is an open water swimmer and administrator.
Open Water Swimming Highlights
- He completed a two-way crossing of Windermere in the Lake District of England in 17 hours 38 minutes in 1952.
- He completed two crossings of the English Channel:
- He established the British Long Distance Swimming Association with John K. Slater and served as President between 1956 and 1970.
