A group of swimmers from the Goldfields recently took on the iconic Midmar Mile, proudly representing their community at the well-known open-water swimming event.
With over 12 000 swimmers entered, the race once again highlighted the scale and significance of the Midmar Mile.
Competing across different races and conditions, each swim presented its own unique challenge. For these local swimmers, the focus was not on placings, but on participation, perseverance, and keeping the sport of swimming alive within a small community.
Those who completed the mile included Levi Bouwer (26:18), Drake O’Tool (22:46), SJ Nel (23:10), JP Botha (25:02), Dirk Nel (27:27), Chris Savvas (27:57), Ashley Seymour (28:17), Kaira Nel (28:21), Nico van Coller (32:28), Donna van Wyk (34:46), Frank Korb (47:40) and Julie Hundermark (48:43).
Their participation highlights the importance of community support and opportunity in sustaining local sport. By stepping onto the Midmar start line, these swimmers not only completed a personal challenge, but showed that swimming continues to have a place in the Goldfields.
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