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The Derwent River Big Swim

The Derwent River Big Swim

The Derwent River Big Swim is a 34 km swim down the River Derwent, starting at Norfolk Bridge and finishing at the Tasman Bridge in Hobart, Tasmania. The water temperature...

The Derwent River Big Swim

The Derwent River Big Swim is a 34 km swim down the River Derwent, starting at Norfolk Bridge and finishing at the Tasman Bridge in Hobart, Tasmania. The water temperature...

THE OLYMPIC TRIATHLON

THE OLYMPIC TRIATHLON

One distance and one name that is a constant throughout triathlon is the Olympic distance triathlon, however there is only one real Olympic triathlon that occurs once every four years....

THE OLYMPIC TRIATHLON

One distance and one name that is a constant throughout triathlon is the Olympic distance triathlon, however there is only one real Olympic triathlon that occurs once every four years....

The development story behind our Gold wetsuit

The development story behind our Gold wetsuit

How do you stay winning when you are no longer able to train 10 times a week in the pool now that you are working full time and looking after...

The development story behind our Gold wetsuit

How do you stay winning when you are no longer able to train 10 times a week in the pool now that you are working full time and looking after...

How to race the perfect Portsea Swim Classic

How to race the perfect Portsea Swim Classic

The Portsea swim classic is one of my favourite ocean swims in Victoria and is a must swim for any open water enthusiasts. The swim is located in the Point...

How to race the perfect Portsea Swim Classic

The Portsea swim classic is one of my favourite ocean swims in Victoria and is a must swim for any open water enthusiasts. The swim is located in the Point...

How to race and train for the perfect solo Rottnest Channel Swim

How to race and train for the perfect solo Rott...

As an experienced open water and marathon swimmer, I have tried many different approaches to preparing for marathon swims (10 km and above). However, since retiring from professional swimming in...

How to race and train for the perfect solo Rott...

As an experienced open water and marathon swimmer, I have tried many different approaches to preparing for marathon swims (10 km and above). However, since retiring from professional swimming in...

The correct technique to turn marker buoys in open water swimming

The correct technique to turn marker buoys in o...

Turning buoys can be daunting if you are new to open water swimming, as they can get pretty rough. If you take a good line in the 100-200m leading into...

The correct technique to turn marker buoys in o...

Turning buoys can be daunting if you are new to open water swimming, as they can get pretty rough. If you take a good line in the 100-200m leading into...