Some of the biggest stars in Australian sport are headed for the Sunshine Coast, with the start of Queensland’s largest swim series at Noosa on Saturday, February 1.
The Noosa Summer Swim will launch the 2014 Queensland Ocean Swim Series in the heart of summer and already has a growing list of well-known athletes confirmed to take part.
Among them is former dual-code international, Mat Rogers, and current Ironman 70.3 World Champion, Melissa Hauschildt, as well as Australian Olympic legend, Michael Klim.
“The Queensland Ocean Swim Series events are fantastic and extremely beneficial to my training program, but they’re also really fun and anyone can participate – I even drag my husband along for a swim!” said Hauschildt.
Hauschildt is aiming to compete in both the 2km Long Course and also the Teams Charity Relay, alongside event ambassador Michael Klim.
2014 Series Ambassador Klim is also confirmed to take part at the Series opener.
“I started training a little bit earlier for this year’s series. Being a sprinter and a pool swimmer I was a bit nervous, but I was hooked after Mooloolaba last year,” Klim said.
The Teams Charity Relay will see teams of three compete against celebrities and multisport athletes from around Australia. All proceeds from relay entries will go to the winning team’s charity of choice.
The Noosa Summer Swim will also feature beach activities, including a beach volleyball demonstration and a signing session with Speedo athletes.
Dates for all events include Noosa on February 1, Mooloolaba on February 16, Caloundra on March 9 and Coolangatta on March 30.
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