Cheltenham Man Conquers English Channel Amidst 36°C Heatwave, Battling Jellyfish and Sunburn Friday, July 17, 2026 cheltenham englishchannel endurance swimming heatwave jellyfish sunburn armyveteran fundraising determination On one of the hottest days of 2026, Jon Penhale, a 53-year-old Cheltenham resident and Army veteran, achieved an extraordinary feat of endurance by swimming 33 miles across the English Channel. Battling intense sunburn, … Read More