In a truly epic finish, TSS Aquatic’s Kai Edwards and Sloman pulled away from the lead pack and went stroke for stroke with 300 metres to go. Putting it all on the line – and pushing through gruelling pain – it was Edwards who managed to narrowly edge out Sloman to claim the gold and his first 10km Australian title – 1:56:11.44 to 1:56:11.86.
Belgravia’s Hayden Cotter secured bronze in 1:56:21.16. Hayden Cotter, Kai Edwards and Nick Sloman after the 10km open water swim at the Australian Open Water Swimming Championships at Coolum. Picture: Swimming Australia
Edwards and Sloman will now travel to Fukuoka in Japan to contest at the qualifying event on May 30 in the hope of joining Kareena Lee on the Australian Olympic Team.
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