Ten super swimmers made a big cash splash to help sick children.
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The group, from the South Esk Swimming Club, took part in the Starlight Foundation's Super Swim Challenge.
They swam a total of 527.8 km and raised an impressive $4,928.
South Esk president Kris Dolle explained that the swimmers had to nominate how many kilometres they would swim within a month-long time frame and seek sponsorship.
"This is the first year the swimmers have got together from South Esk Swimming Club and participated in the event," she said.
"I am proud of our swimmers for being active in the wider community and helping others."
The swimmers who took part were: Sophie Allison, Zoe Casey, Morgan Dolle, Ella Fischer, Samuel Fischer, Georgia Freeman, Stella Freeman, Tilly Johnston, James Van Der Aa, Lucy Van Der Aa.
Diary dates
- May 1: Time trial, Launceston.
- May 8: Coaching course, Collegiate pool, Hobart.
- May 8: Time trial, Hobart.
- May 9: Coaching development workshop, Collegiate pool, Hobart.
- May 15: Time trial, Launceston.
- May 22: Time trial, Hobart.
- May 29: Time trial, Launceston.
- June 5: Time Trial, Hobart.
- June 26: Short course regional championships, Hobart.
- June 27: Short course regional championships, Launceston.
- July 10: South Esk sprint meet.
