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Local legend Neil Agius nominated for 'Man Of The Year Award'
He's done it again!

Kim Vella

Malta's swimming legend Neil Agius has been nominated for yet another prestigious award!  

The World Open Water Swimming Association (WOWSA) has shortlisted Neil and 15 other international swimmers for the 'Man of the Year Award'.  

The former Olympian has broken national and international records throughout his impressive career, however, it’s his incredible 52-hour swim from Linosa to Gozo last summer that put him on WOWSA's nominee list for the second time.    

"What an honor to be considered for such a prestigious international award. I really can't believe it,” Neil wrote on Instagram.

Aside from dominating the Mediterranean during his swims, Neil is quite the hero when he's on dry land too... 

The swimmer is an ocean pollution advocate and co-founder of the 'Wave of Change' campaign, which aims to raise awareness about ocean pollution and works to keep our seas clean.  

If you look up this guy as much as we do, click this link to vote and get him the award he deserves!     

Share this and get to voting!   

14th January 2022


Kim Vella
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Kim Vella
A highly curious explorer always looking to find her next adventure. Kim loves sharing her experiences and what's happening on the Maltese Islands. When not writing, you’ll probably find her playing around with some clay or somewhere surrounded by trees. She's always up for listening to people's stories about anything to do with nature, a passion project or issue you feel needs tending to.

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