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Conquering the Derwent: Ross Youngman's journey from Windmill Hill pool to world's toughest swims

Adam Holmes
December 19 2020 - 4:00am
Originally from Launceston, Ross Youngman has his sights set on completing some of the world's toughest marathon swims, and has conquered the Derwent River. Picture: Phillip Biggs
Originally from Launceston, Ross Youngman has his sights set on completing some of the world's toughest marathon swims, and has conquered the Derwent River. Picture: Phillip Biggs

It's 3am last Sunday and Ross Youngman has just slid into the cool waters of the Derwent River at the New Norfolk Bridge.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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