Malta’s swimming superhero got one massive shout-out this afternoon when none other than the European Parliament president Roberta Metsola congratulated him on his latest announcement and wished him the very best of luck!

“Here’s someone we should all be proud of,” Metsola told all her followers about Neil Agius.

The Maltese Olympian’s latest challenge sees him swimming non-stop and unassisted in open waters for more than 70 hours, for a total distance of 100 miles between Palma de Mallorca to Ibiza.

“All this to raise further awareness on the importance of protecting our seas, of keeping plastic out of our oceans, of ensuring that we will leave our future generations a clean planet,” Metsola continued.

“This is what positive change is all about. Take the initiative, put yourself forward, inspire and act. All of us can make a difference. It only takes one small change. Re-use plastic containers. Recycle more. Reduce consumption. This is on each and every one of us.”

“Go for it Neil!” the European Parliament President finished. “Smash more records. Break more barriers. Cross more oceans. And spread your message as widely as possible. You have our support.”