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Completed Pools (so far…) 0 done - 1000 to go!

The challenge is simple: swim 1km in 1,000 pools before age catches up with me! But it's not really about the swimming — they're just a great excuse to get out and see the world.

Cabarita Swimming Centre
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Cabarita Swimming Centre

27 October 2025 | Cabarita, NSW, Australia

Pre-flight swim up-hill swim in fierce head-wind!

Cabarita Swimming Centre
Victoria Park Pool
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Victoria Park Pool

26 October 2025 | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Windy Halloween swim with a country club vibe!

Victoria Park Pool
Prince Alfred Park Pool
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Prince Alfred Park Pool

26 October 2025 | Surry Hills, NSW, Australia

Iconic Surry Hills pool with skyline views.

Prince Alfred Park Pool
Freshwater Rockpool
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Freshwater Rockpool

26 October 2025 | Freshwater, NSW, Australia

Second ocean pool of the day.

Freshwater Rockpool
Isa Wye (Dee Why) Ocean Pool
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Isa Wye (Dee Why) Ocean Pool

26 October 2025 | Dee Why (Sydney), New South Wales, Australia

Free North Sydney ocean pool that gives Icebergs a run for its money.

Isa Wye (Dee Why) Ocean Pool
Manly Andrew 'Boy' Charlton Aquatic Centre (25m indoor)
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Manly Andrew 'Boy' Charlton Aquatic Centre (25m indoor)

26 October 2025 | North Manly, New South Wales, Australia

Possibly the worst swim experience so far!

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Manly Andrew 'Boy' Charlton Aquatic Centre (25m outdoor)
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Manly Andrew 'Boy' Charlton Aquatic Centre (25m outdoor)

26 October 2025 | North Manly, New South Wales, Australia

Second pool short-course swim.

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Manly Andrew 'Boy' Charlton Aquatic Centre (50m outdoor)
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Manly Andrew 'Boy' Charlton Aquatic Centre (50m outdoor)

26 October 2025 | North Manly, NSW, Australia

Quick (three pool) stop on the way to North Sydney bays.

Manly Andrew 'Boy' Charlton Aquatic Cent...
Thirroul Pool
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Thirroul Pool

25 October 2025 | Thirroul, NSW, Australia

Third ocean pool swim for the day, taking the weekly tally past 20km.

Thirroul Pool
Port Kembla Olympic Pool
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Port Kembla Olympic Pool

25 October 2025 | Port Kembla, New South Wales, Australia

Another fantastic free Aussie ocean pool swim.

Port Kembla Olympic Pool
Continental Pool
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Continental Pool

25 October 2025 | Wollongong, NSW, Australia

Fantastic free but freezing cold ocean pool swim.

Continental Pool
Dawn Fraser Baths
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Dawn Fraser Baths

24 October 2025 | Sydney, NSW, Australia

Afternoon swim at the oldest shark-proof pool in Australia!

Dawn Fraser Baths
Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre (Training pool)
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Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre (Training pool)

24 October 2025 | Sydney Olympic Park, NSW, Australia

Bonus swim in the Olympic warm up pool.

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Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre (Competition pool)
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Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre (Competition pool)

24 October 2025 | Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, Australia

Dream swim in the 2000 Sydney Olympics competition pool.

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Drummoyne Swimming Centre
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Drummoyne Swimming Centre

23 October 2025 | Drummoyne, NSW, Australia

Saltwater lanes under Iron Cove Bridge.

Drummoyne Swimming Centre
Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre
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Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre

23 October 2025 | Sydney, NSW, Australia

Noisy Iron Cove suburb swim under SYD flight path.

Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre
Coolum Aquatic Centre
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Coolum Aquatic Centre

21 October 2025 | Coolum Beach, Queensland, Australia

Hot afternoon laps on Queensland's coastal highway.

Coolum Aquatic Centre
Noosa Aquatic Centre
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Noosa Aquatic Centre

21 October 2025 | Sunshine Beach, Queensland, Australia

Sunshine Beach, I've found the perfect retirement spot!

Noosa Aquatic Centre
Cotton Tree Aquatic Centre
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Cotton Tree Aquatic Centre

20 October 2025 | Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia

Full sun swim by the Maroochy River!

Cotton Tree Aquatic Centre
The Valley Pool
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The Valley Pool

19 October 2025 | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Morning swim in trendy Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.

The Valley Pool
Miami Aquatic Centre
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Miami Aquatic Centre

19 October 2025 | Miami, Queensland, Australia

Towel-less swim in Miami (not that one!).

Miami Aquatic Centre
Hilton Surfers Paradise
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Hilton Surfers Paradise

18 October 2025 | Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia

Morning swim among Surfers Paradise skyscrapers.

Hilton Surfers Paradise
Byron Bay Swimming Pool
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Byron Bay Swimming Pool

18 October 2025 | Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Quick dip down to NSW to visit beautiful Byron Bay.

Byron Bay Swimming Pool
Gold Coast Aquatic Centre (South Pool)
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Gold Coast Aquatic Centre (South Pool)

17 October 2025 | Southport, Queensland, Australia

Continuing the swim in the South pool

Gold Coast Aquatic Centre (South Pool)
Gold Coast Aquatic Centre (North Pool)
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Gold Coast Aquatic Centre (North Pool)

17 October 2025 | Southport, Queensland, Australia

Spectacular performance swim hub in Surfers Paradise!

Gold Coast Aquatic Centre (North Pool)
West Wave Pool
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West Wave Pool

15 October 2025 | Auckland, New Zealand

Post mud bath evening swim, despite the Auckland traffic!

West Wave Pool
Rotorua Aquatic Centre (Indoor)
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Rotorua Aquatic Centre (Indoor)

13 October 2025 | Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Bonus swim in Rotorua

Rotorua Aquatic Centre (Indoor)
Rotorua Aquatic Centre (Outdoor)
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Rotorua Aquatic Centre (Outdoor)

13 October 2025 | Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Four part pool swim in steamy Rotorua.

Rotorua Aquatic Centre (Outdoor)
AC Baths & Thermal Hot Pools (outdoor)
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AC Baths & Thermal Hot Pools (outdoor)

13 October 2025 | Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand

Finish a 3 km session before a dip in the thermal pool.

AC Baths & Thermal Hot Pools (outdoor)
AC Baths & Thermal Hot Pools (Indoor)
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AC Baths & Thermal Hot Pools (Indoor)

13 October 2025 | Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand

Warm-up swim before tackling the outdoor pool.

AC Baths & Thermal Hot Pools (Indoor)
Waterworld Hamilton
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Waterworld Hamilton

12 October 2025 | Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand

Quick detour through downtown Hamilton for a swim en-route to Taupō

Waterworld Hamilton
Onehunga War Memorial Pool and Leisure Centre
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Onehunga War Memorial Pool and Leisure Centre

9 October 2025 | Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Enjoyable afternoon swim south of the city - unfortunately indoor only.

Onehunga War Memorial Pool and Leisure Centre
ONE FIVE ONE Health Club
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ONE FIVE ONE Health Club

9 October 2025 | Auckland, —, New Zealand

Impressive 8th floor lunchtime swim in Auckland CBD

ONE FIVE ONE Health Club
Fools Pool at Only Fools & Horses
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Fools Pool at Only Fools & Horses

7 October 2025 | Muriwai Beach, Auckland, New Zealand

Only Fools and Horses on North Island West Coast!

Fools Pool at Only Fools & Horses
Takapuna Pool
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Takapuna Pool

7 October 2025 | Auckland, Auckland Region, New Zealand

Another Antipodean evening swim!

Takapuna Pool
AUT Millennium
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AUT Millennium

5 October 2025 | Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Back in NZ! Fast 50 m training pool in Auckland.

AUT Millennium
Al Bateen Residences Pool
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Al Bateen Residences Pool

3 October 2025 | Dubai, Dubai, UAE

November night swimming on Jumeirah Beach!

Al Bateen Residences Pool
Tudor Grange Leisure Centre
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Tudor Grange Leisure Centre

29 September 2025 | Solihull, England, UK

Monday morning swim in fantastic Solihull 8-lane pool.

Tudor Grange Leisure Centre
Hilton Cardiff
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Hilton Cardiff

23 September 2025 | Cardiff, Wales, UK

South Wales Hilton Hotel Spa Pool Swim!

Hilton Cardiff
Eastern Leisure Centre
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Eastern Leisure Centre

22 September 2025 | Cardiff, Wales, UK

Expensive evening swim over the bridge in Cardiff!

Eastern Leisure Centre
Harvey Hadden Sports Centre
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Harvey Hadden Sports Centre

19 September 2025 | Nottingham, UK

Morning swim in the home of Speedo!

Harvey Hadden Sports Centre
New Bath Lido
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New Bath Lido

12 September 2025 | Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, UK

Chlorine free autumn lido swim in Derbyshire.

New Bath Lido
Stratford Park Lido
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Stratford Park Lido

9 September 2025 | Stroud, Gloucestershire, UK

A chilly late-season outdoor swim in Stroud's historic lido.

Stratford Park Lido
Cirencester Open Air Pool
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Cirencester Open Air Pool

8 September 2025 | Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK

A historic open-air swim in the Cotswolds, perfect for my 200th pool!

Cirencester Open Air Pool
Neptunes Waterpolo and Swimming Club
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Neptunes Waterpolo and Swimming Club

2 September 2025 | St. Julian's, Malta

Spectacular swim in the heart of St. Julian's, Malta

Neptunes Waterpolo and Swimming Club
Sirens Aquatic Sports Club
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Sirens Aquatic Sports Club

1 September 2025 | Saint Paul's Bay, Malta

Outdoor waterfront pool in Saint Paul's Bay, home of water polo in Malta.

Sirens Aquatic Sports Club
Hilton Malta
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Hilton Malta

31 August 2025 | St Julian's, Malta

A quiet 20m indoor swim while Malta partied outside in the sunshine.

Hilton Malta
North Solihull Sports Centre
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North Solihull Sports Centre

26 August 2025 | Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Early morning shoulder test near the airport.

North Solihull Sports Centre
Longwell Green Leisure Centre
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Longwell Green Leisure Centre

21 July 2025 | Bristol, UK

Last minute swim after a hot and sweaty weekend!

Longwell Green Leisure Centre
Liverpool Aquatics Centre
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Liverpool Aquatics Centre

10 July 2025 | Liverpool, UK

A swim of two halves!

Liverpool Aquatics Centre