Marathon Swimming Archives

Donaldson swallows jellyfish, chased by shark crossing Molokai

That’s four down! Andy Donaldson has ticked off his fourth swim on his journey to complete the Oceans Seven.

Four New Zealand marathon swimmers, swimming for a cause

This is the story of four New Zealand marathon swimmers, who have each completed four different swims all for one cause – to support those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.

Three generations of the Renford legacy

South Maroubra’s Michael Renford, the son of the King of the Channel, says he accidentally fell into marathon swimming and is enjoying sharing his hobby with his son.

Donaldson breaks Cook Strait World Record

Andy Donaldson has broken the Cook Strait World Record, taking 4 minutes 37 seconds off the previous record on his mission to conquer the Oceans Seven.

Andy Donaldson set to conquer Oceans Seven in one year

From the pool to ultra-marathons to his goal of completing the Oceans Seven in a single year, Andy Donaldson is a man on a mission.

Need inspiration? From novice to ultra-marathon swimmer in a few years

With no swimming experience behind him, Jon Wall joined Mona Vale surf club and then caught the ocean swimming bug.

Australian Long Distance Swimming Federation honoured by IMSHOF

The ALDSF is to be inducted as an Honour Organisation into the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame.

Cairns local conquers 27km Green Island to Cairns ocean crossing

Cairns Medical Student, Harriet Grant, has added to Australian marathon swimming history by conquering the 27km Green Island to Cairns crossing.

Olympian Rob Woodhouse makes history with English Channel crossing success

Rob Woodhouse has become the first medal-winning Australian Olympic swimmer to successfully complete a crossing of the English Channel.

Michael Klim gearing up for Swim the Gold Coast

The Australian swimming legend talks about his preparation for the event and the recent change in his career that sees him back poolside, but with a difference.

Transplant recipient credits ocean swimming for saving his life

Michael Mackinnon talks about swimming as a transplant recipient, conquering marathon swims and being named as swim captain for the upcoming World Transplant Games.

Rob Hutchings: The downriver nomad

In this feature, Suzie Ryan talks to Rob Hutchings about his life as a wild marathon swimming adventurer and his recent book the ‘Downriver Nomad’.

South Head Roughwater becomes a family tradition

For Martin Palfrey, having his daughter Maddy join him each year in swimming the South Head Roughwater makes the event even more special.

James Pittar: Conquering the marathon world blind

In this feature, Suzie Ryan talks to James Pittar about his adventures and challenges as a blind marathon swimmer, including his six continent swims.

The Tim Garrett ‘Extreme Endurance’ Project

In this feature, Suzie Ryan talks to Tim Garrett about how he got into marathon swimming and his crazy ultra-marathon multisport tales.

Palm to Shelly set to challenge marathon swimmers

Australia’s longest marathon swim, the Palm To Shelly Beach, is scheduled for April this year and entries are open.

U24: Melbourne’s new ultra-marathon swim

The inaugural running of the U24 swim from Safety Beach to Sorrento Beach, in Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne, has been hailed a success by organisers.

Josie Page chasing uncle’s Rottnest Channel crossing record

Suzie Ryan talks to Josie Page about why she swapped the pool for open water and what drives her to take on ultra-swimming distances.

WA amphibious adventurer conquers Everest and English Channel

In this feature, Suzie Ryan talks to Greg Johnson about becoming only the 12th person to conquer the Peak and Pond Challenge.

Ned Wieland: “I want to be the youngest to tick off the Oceans Seven”

In this feature, Suzie Ryan talks to Ned Wieland about how he got into marathon swimming and what drives him to take on new ultra-distance swim challenges around the world.