Two years ago, the idea of a cross-Channel swim wasn’t the top of Nick Else’s priority list.
But when he was warned by his doctor that he risked developing type 2 diabetes because of his weight, the 32-year-old from Clayton-le-Woods decided to take drastic action.
He crossed the channel in a three-stage swim as part of his fitness regime. But, since then, he’s lost 11 stone – half his body weight – and is now ready to dive back into the water in an attempt to beat his personal best.
