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An extreme adventurer who became the first person to run, swim and cycle the length of the UK has completed the journey a fourth time - by boat.An extreme adventurer who became the first person to run, swim and cycle the length of the UK has completed the journey a fourth time - by boat.
Sean Conway, from Cheltenham, completed the "ultimate triathlon" between Land's End and John O'Groats in May.Sean Conway, from Cheltenham, completed the "ultimate triathlon" between Land's End and John O'Groats in May.
And just before 21:00 GMT on Monday, he crossed the finish line again - in a racing yacht.And just before 21:00 GMT on Monday, he crossed the finish line again - in a racing yacht.
It is thought Mr Conway is the first person to complete the trek using the four different methods.It is thought Mr Conway is the first person to complete the trek using the four different methods.
He was part of a three-man crew, with skipper Phil Sharp from Jersey and boat owner Alex Alley.He was part of a three-man crew, with skipper Phil Sharp from Jersey and boat owner Alex Alley.
They completed the journey in just under three-and-a-half days.They completed the journey in just under three-and-a-half days.
The trio left Land's End in their Class 40 racing yacht at 08:55 GMT on Friday and arrived in the north of Scotland - 620 nautical miles (1,150 km) way - 83 hours and 53 minutes later.The trio left Land's End in their Class 40 racing yacht at 08:55 GMT on Friday and arrived in the north of Scotland - 620 nautical miles (1,150 km) way - 83 hours and 53 minutes later.
Mr Conway said it was "amazing" to have completed the challenge.
"This was a very different experience to my previous adventures because they took weeks and months to do.
"I didn't get a lot of sleep and we were battered at sea. It was a lot harder than I thought it would be.
"I think this is it now. I think I'm done with Land's End to John O'Groats.
"No doubt I'll row it or do it on a pogo stick at some point, but for now I'm happy with my four records."
Mr Sharp said: "We are tired but feel quite ecstatic to have finished.Mr Sharp said: "We are tired but feel quite ecstatic to have finished.
"It was a bit hairy towards the finish... with strong tides and big overfalls in the dark."It was a bit hairy towards the finish... with strong tides and big overfalls in the dark.
"Overall having done it, I think this a good course, and we have now set a benchmark which we think others will go out and challenge.""Overall having done it, I think this a good course, and we have now set a benchmark which we think others will go out and challenge."