The annual Noosa Summer Swim attracted thousands of swimmers on Sunday when it celebrated its ninth birthday on Noosa Main Beach.
People of all ages lined up for events from 1-5km and kids joined in with a Junior Giants 300m event.
World Series Swims’ director John Guise said they were blown away by the growth in numbers over the past two years.
“We had record entries in 2021, even with all the Covid restrictions, and this year surpassed expectations with an amazing 2500 participants,” he said.
“That’s a first for any Queensland ocean swim. The sport itself is growing rapidly in Queensland.”
Guise said Covid distancing had taught them to build in more time between event start times which has enabled them to avoid congestion and has become a feature of the event.
“It has actually improved the overall experience we think, for participants, supporters and the general public”.
The event attracts elite swimmers from around Australia with champions including Chelsea Gubecka, Nick Sloman, Hayden Cotter, Bailey Armstrong and 2020 Tokyo Olympic medallist, Kareena Lee.
For more information visit worldseriesswims. com.au
The Noosa Summer Swim is supported by Tourism Noosa, the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland and local partners, Emerald Noosa, the Noosa Heads Surf Club and Sunshine Beach Surf Club.
