OVER 1000 swimmers lined up on Saturday for the third annual Noosa Summer Swim.
Locals and visitors alike shared Noosa Main Beach with some familiar faces, with former Olympians Michael Klim and Libby Trickett taking part in the event.
With more numbers this year than ever, the Noosa Summer Swim is set to grow over the years.
Series ambassador Michael Klim said: “It’s a great event for families of all ages, and one that I’ll continue to support in the years to come”.
The Junior Giants kicked off the day with Sarah Perkins and Mitchell Stitt coming first in the 300m, and another win for Sarah Perkins in the 1000m, alongside Fraser Carsely.
The most challenging event of the day, the Noosa 3.0 was hotly contested but the training paid off for Rio hopeful George O’Brien taking out first place in the men’s division with a time of 28 minutes 36 seconds and Rio-bound Chelsea Gubecka leading the women’s division in a time of just 29:39.
Sunday events at the Noosa Summer Swim included beach yoga sessions and the Milk and Co Active Club, an opportunity to train alongside Michael Klim in beach circuit sessions.
