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’.
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.
From zero to Channel hero for health
In this feature, Suzie Ryan talks to Gold Coast ocean swimmer, Phil Edwards, about how his English Channel challenge was born from a joke off a zero swimming base.
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.
Craig Judge: A psycho swimming amputee who found his Shark Island community
After a motorbike accident resulted in the loss of his right leg, Craig Judge found his motivation and community in ocean swimming.
Whippet steps out from behind the camera to conquer the English Channel for charity
In this feature, Suzie Ryan talks to Ryan ‘Whippet’ Clark about his fundraising journey to swim the English Channel.
Lauren Tischendorf: First woman to swim around Lord Howe Island
In this feature, Suzie Ryan talks to Lauren Tischendorf about her journey to become the first woman to circumnavigate Lord Howe Island.
What’s next for the Queen of the Channel?
In this feature, Suzie Ryan talks to Chloë McCardel about continuing on an Australian marathon swimming legacy and her next exciting adventure.
Bondi Lifeguard Dean Gladstone and the breath of life for ocean swimmers
In this feature, Suzie Ryan talks to Bondi Lifeguard Dean ‘Deano’ Gladstone about the practice of breathwork and cold water therapy.
Albatross Nippers: Ocean swimming for every body
In this feature, Suzie Ryan talks to Nick Marshall about Albatross Nippers, his recent book launch and how nippers helps shape our elite athletes.
The Australian Triple Crown: An analogy for life and recovery
Suzie Ryan talks to Luke Richards about conquering the Australian Triple Crown and how open water swimming is an analogy for recovery from addiction, anxiety, and depression.
Shark bite changes ocean swimmer’s perspective
In this feature, Suzie Ryan talks to Michele Bootes about her unlikely shark incident and how her perspective of ocean swimming has changed.
The re-birth of open water swimming in Port Phillip Bay
Suzie Ryan talks to Peter Hendriks about the re-birth of open water swimming in Melbourne, the growth of the online community of Bay swimmers, and the increasing popularity of cold water swimming.
Jen Hamer: An ocean obsession
An inspirational story about Jen Hamer, who, having beaten anorexia and mental health issues that have spanned most of her life, is loving her new life as an ocean swimmer.
For the Joy of the Ice Mile
Suzie Ryan takes a look at the prestigious Ice Mile and talks to Joy Symons about her incredible journey to conquer the challenge.
Under the light of the moon: A sensory overload greets adventurous ocean swimmers
Suzie Ryan explores the latest craze for ocean swimmers seeking a unique thrill-seeking experience.
