SWIM NOOSA LAUNCHES THE ULTIMATE SPORTS FESTIVAL Inbox x
Noosa, Queensland, Saturday, 28 May 2016: Crowds of swimmers took part in SWIM NOOSA events (3.8km, 2km, 1km and 500m) to launch Noosa Ultimate Sports Festival presented by Seven Sport earlier today.
The field of swimmers included Olympians, professional athletes, triathletes, IRONMAN champions and a robust field of fitness enthusiasts who took part in the events staged in the calm and sheltered water off Noosa Main Beach, Queensland.
The line-up included open water specialists Jarrod Poort and Kareena Lee who claimed back to back wins in the 3.8km and 2km events.
Other big names on the start list included IRONMAN champions and professional triathletes Luke McKenzie, Beth Gerdes, Brad Kahlefeldt, Radka Vodickova, Melissa Hauschildt, Belinda Granger, Sarah Crowley, Jaimielle Jacobs and Jess Fleming. V8 Supercar Driver Will Davison was thrilled with today’s event competing in the 2km ocean swim event.
Official event ambassador Mark Beretta, Sunrise on 7, was present to watch the field of swimmers and hosted the inaugural Noosa Ultimate Ladies Lunch, alongside Belinda Granger, this afternoon. The lunch featured an expert panel of inspiring athletes including Beth Gerdes, Mel Panayiotou and Jaimielle Jacobs.
Television personality Chris Brown, famous for his role as the ‘Bondi Vet’, took part in the 2km SWIM NOOSA event and rates the occasion as a top ocean swim on the calendar. Dr Brown also surprised the guests of the Noosa Ultimate Ladies Lunch by making a heart-throbbing appearance.
Thousands of sports fans and supporters will hit Noosa tomorrow to participate in CYCLE NOOSA (160km and 100km) and RUN NOOSA (21.1km, 10km and 5km) with each event taking in the remarkable surroundings of Noosa, Sunshine Coast, Queensland.
For event information please visit www.noosaultimatesportsfestival.com
For event information visit www.noosaultimatesportsfest.com.au
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