Swimmers dive into the Whanganui Bridge to Bridge Challenge
1 Mar, 2021 04:00 PM
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Spectators took to the banks of the Whanganui River to watch swimmers competing in the Bridge to Bridge swim. Photo / Lewis Gardner
Spectators took to the banks of the Whanganui River to watch swimmers competing in the Bridge to Bridge swim. Photo / Lewis Gardner
Hosted by the Whanganui Multisport Club, 34 swimmers competed in the 3km event.
Starting near the Aramoho Rowing Club, the swimmers finished the 3.2km swim at the Union Boat Club.
Simon Mori took first place by more than a minute with a time of 26m 50s. With his win, Mori claimed the Holmes Cup.
No bridge too far
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The core group of swimmers competing in this year s Bridge to Bridge 3km swim. Photo / Paul Brooks
The core group of swimmers competing in this year s Bridge to Bridge 3km swim. Photo / Paul Brooks
No bridge too far
By Paul Brooks
This Saturday, after a 2020 Covid-induced hiatus, the Whanganui Multisport Club Bridge to Bridge Swim returns.
For Michelle Nevil, a champion pool swimmer, last year was to be her first Bridge to Bridge swim. Unfortunately, it was cancelled at the last minute. She hasn t been doing open water for long, says club committee member and veteran swimmer Margie Chiet.