On the weekend, three Cannonvale Cannons swimmers participated in the 70th anniversary Magnetic Island to Townsville swim. They were among 150 swimmers from all over Australia who took on the challenge.
Jacob Bell and Mark Erickson competed as solo swimmers in the 8km event, while Nelson Malady was part of a four-person relay team, with each member swimming 2km. Although initially worried about the wind and cold temperatures, the weather improved on the day, making the swim more pleasant than expected.
Jacob Bell finished second overall and was the first male to complete the 8km swim, with a time of 1:53:22.20. Katelyn Irwin won the event with a time of 1:52:02. Jacob has now been the first male finisher for two consecutive years.
Mark Erickson faced tough competition in his age group, which had 21 competitors. He was delighted to complete the challenging swim and was pleasantly surprised to achieve third place in his age group.
Nelson Malady's relay team swam a combined time of 2:30:29, with each swimmer covering 2km. The team decided to swim the last 500 meters together, finishing as a united group.
During the presentation, Jacob Bell was honoured for his contributions and achievements by receiving The John Barrett Junior Excellence Award for 2024, a remarkable accolade.
Congratulations to Jacob, Mark, and Nelson! A big thank you to the paddlers, support crew, and family members for their invaluable assistance. The Cannonvale Cannons extend their best wishes to all swimmers participating in the Airlie Beach Triathlon Festival this weekend!
Jacob Bell 1st Male Award
Jacob, Nelson and Mark after completing the Magnetic Island to Townsville swim
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Contributed with thanks to Raylene Rasmussen
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