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.
Maddy Palfrey: The challenge of Rotto and the importance of ‘why’
There was much self reflection and many lessons learnt in Maddy’s quest to race the Rottnest Channel Swim.
A clean sweep of records at 2023 Rottnest Channel Swim
The 2023 Rottnest Channel Swim saw records broken in the male and female solo categories, and team category (which included a star-studded winning combination).
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.
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.
Whippet conquers the English Channel
Ryan Clark of Home and Away and Bondi Rescue has completed his English Channel swim, raising $70,000 for Ocean Heroes.
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.
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.
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.
Dean Summers set to complete the longest ever Australian ocean swim next month
Dean Summers, a regular face in the Australian marathon swimming world, has launched his next marathon swim challenge – the ‘Sixty Miler’.
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.
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.
Australia’s top marathon swims
Discover six of the best marathon swims in Australia, from North Queensland across to Western Australia.
