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Congratulations Byron Kimber – Pan Pacific Championships Debut!
Everyone at Westside is incredibly proud to congratulate Byron Kimber on his selection to represent South Africa at the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships, with the open water events taking place in Long Beach, California, on 10 August 2026.
Byron earned the right to wear the South African colours through his outstanding performances at the South African Open Water National Championships earlier this year, securing his place on the national team for one of the world's premier open water competitions.
The Pan Pacific Championships bring together many of the world's strongest open water nations, with athletes from the traditional charter nations of Australia, Canada, Japan and the United States joined by invited European nations, creating one of the deepest international fields outside of the World Championships and Olympic Games.
Making his senior Pan Pacific debut is a significant milestone and recognition of Byron's commitment, resilience and hard work over many years.
Everyone at Westside wishes Byron every success as he prepares to race against the world's best in California. We know you'll represent South Africa with pride.
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She did it! 🇦🇺🏊♀️🌊
A huge congratulations to Josie on successfully completing the English Channel crossing!
⏱️ total distance swum 50 km in 9 hours 54 minutes
Josie’s time makes her the seventh Australian woman to complete the solo English Channel crossing in under 10 hours, joining legends of Australian marathon swimming including Linda McGill, Shelley Taylor-Smith, Susie Maroney, Tammy van Wisse, Tamara Bruce and Chloë McCardel.
Swimming the English Channel is one of the world’s most iconic open water challenges. Nearly 10 hours in cold water, dealing with tides, currents, shipping traffic and constantly changing conditions demands exceptional physical preparation, mental toughness and determination.
Everyone at Westside is incredibly proud of what you’ve achieved. This has been months of hard work, consistency and commitment, and today it all came together.
Congratulations, Josie. What an incredible achievement. Enjoy every moment—you’ve earned it! 🇦🇺💙
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Josie’s English Channel swim started at 2:45 am UK time (9:45 am Perth time) this morning.
Josie’s pilot boat is the Viking Princess ll (Kevin Peters & Ray Brickell).
Here’s the link if you'd like to follow Josie's crossing path.
www.channelswimmingassociation.com/pilots/viking-princess-ii
Just over 20 km into the crossing and Josie has passed the five other boats that left 90 min before her departure.
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On Thursday, Josie hopes to take on one of the greatest challenges in endurance sport — the English Channel.
Stretching between England and France, the Channel is one of the world's most iconic open water swims. While the straight-line distance is around 34 km, powerful tides and currents often mean swimmers can cover more before reaching the French coast. Add water temperatures of just 15–18°C, busy international shipping lanes and the unpredictability of the sea, and it's easy to understand why the English Channel is regarded as one of the toughest marathon swims on the planet.
For Josie, this swim represents far more than a single day in the water. It reflects months of dedication, countless kilometres of training, early mornings, long sessions, resilience and an unwavering commitment to her goal.
Good luck, Josie. We're all behind you. ... See MoreSee Less
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Day 2 in Setubal, Portugal after finishing the 10km yesterday, Byron’s lining up for the 3 km knockout at 7:30 pm WST today.
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Good Luck Byron
On Saturday, Byron takes to the international stage as he represents South Africa at the World Aquatics Open Water World Cup (Stage 4) in Setúbal, Portugal.
Opportunities to race at this level don’t come around every day, and we are proud to see Byron testing himself against the very best in the sport.
Enjoy the experience and embrace the challenge
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Event 56 – Women’s 400M Individual Medley
Tomorrow marks Lucy’s final race of the 2026 Australian Trials as she takes on the Women’s 400m Individual Medley.
After a busy and successful week Lucy has one more opportunity to step onto the blocks and test herself over one of swimming’s toughest events.
Good luck Lucy.
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Good Luck Lucy!
Tonight, Lucy returns to the pool for Event 48 B the Women’s 200m Breaststroke B Final at the Australian Swimming Trials.
Trust your race plan, back your skills and enjoy the opportunity to compete on the national stage.
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