2:33pm Tuesday 16th March 2010
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Christine Bleakley and Fearne Cotton were among the Sport Relief stars to be congratulated on their efforts by the Prime Minister.
Blue Peter host Helen Skelton - who kayaked down the Amazon to set a world record - cross-Channel water-skier Christine and celebrity cyclists Fearne, Miranda Hart and Jimmy Carr were among those who met Gordon Brown at 10 Downing Street.
And the PM paid tribute to their determination to rise to their challenges which have raised cash for this weekend's Sport Relief efforts.
One Show presenter Christine water-skied from England to France in 100 minutes, braving the cold in the English Channel.
Fearne and co cycled from John O'Groats to Land's End, while another visitor, former rugby star Lawrence Dallaglio, recently completed a 3,000km (1,864-mile) cycle journey from Rome to Edinburgh.
Radio 1 DJ Fearne said her relay bike ride had been challenging: "It was 24-hours continuous, so a lot of midnight cycling and staying on a bus with David Walliams, so yes it was quite testing at times.
"It was good at the end (the weather). The start in the Highlands was horrific, it was like minus 20 at one point, sleet in your face, just awful. But when we got to Cornwall it was beautiful.
"It was a brilliant experience and I loved it."
Gordon Brown said: "I am always moved and inspired when I hear about people who have gone to incredible lengths to raise money for important causes.
"But these celebrities haven't just inspired me - they have also inspired people across the country to get involved in Sport Relief by raising money and getting active at the same time."
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