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10 Jun 2019
THOUSANDS OF SWIMMERS TAKE THE PLUNGE IN WINDERMERE
JOHN WEST GREAT NORTH SWIM 2019
25 Apr 2019
Unexpectedly Great: Gill Haddington
Gill Haddington will be taking on her first open water swim since losing her leg to Complex Regional Pain Syndrome in May 2017.
25 Apr 2019
Unexpectedly Great: Bill Moore
82-year-old Bill Moore swam as a young man but didn’t take up swimming again regularly until he was in his late 40s. Since taking the plunge again, he has set his sights on the open water. He is part of the 2019 Great Swim Unexpectedly Great campaign
25 Apr 2019
Unexpectedly Great: Nick Williams
Paramedic Nick Williams was inspired to take on swimming fundraising challenges to increase his fitness and activity levels following his father’s cancer diagnosis. He is part of Great Swim's Unexpectedly Great campaign.
25 Apr 2019
Unexpectedly Great: Nahla Mahamoud
Nahla Mahmoud only learned to swim as an adult three years ago. Her inspirational journey has allowed her to progress from beginner swimmer to the gruelling 10k marathon distance. She is part of the 2019 Great Swim Unexpectedly Great campaign.
25 Apr 2019
Unexpectedly Great: Ben Robinson
Ben Robinson was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa at the age of 15. He was hospitalised and placed on a re-feeding programme for weight restriction before making a recovery. He is part of the 2019 Great Swim Unexpectedly Great campaign.
25 Apr 2019
Unexpectedly Great: Sylvia Mac
Sylvia Mac is a childhood burns survivor who endured third and fourth degree burns across her body as a result of an accident when she was just three years old. She is part of the 2019 Great Swim Unexpectedly Great campaign.
25 Apr 2019
Unexpectedly Great: Amelia Evans
Eight-year-old Amelia Evans is a keen sportsperson and is taking on her first ever open water swimming event as part of a gruelling fundraising challenge. She's part of Great Swim's Unexpectedly Great Campaign
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