FOR a brief moment in time on Saturday, as swimmers leapt into the water for the 36th Portsea Ocean Swim Classic, the world’s pandemic woes were forgotten. Masks were off, at least in the water, and perfect conditions and the thrill of the competition dominated conversations. About 2000 entrants flocked to Portsea to try their
Kathy Mellor 'Mum'orial Swim/Run Classic
Thousands go to water for swim classic - MPNEWS
History of Swimming
One giant lesson
Why we swim: A brief history of swimming from the Neanderthals to
One giant lesson
Southern Peninsula News 14 November 2023 by Mornington Peninsula
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