Swimming

Moana Pool is off-limits during the lockdown. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

Pool full as users banished

It is probably the biggest bath in Dunedin — but no-one is leaping in.

Humer is NZ coach of the year

Swimming coach Lars Humer at Moana Pool in 2018. Photo: Linda Robertson

Humer is NZ coach of the year

Lars Humer has not taken long to make an impact.

Fairweather swims under Olympic qualifying time again

Dunedin swimmer Erika Fairweather eclipses a 43-year-old New Zealand record at the national age...

Fairweather swims under Olympic qualifying time again

Dunedin swimmer Erika Fairweather continues to push through barriers and has swum under the Tokyo Olympics qualifying standard.

Competitive again after stepping back

Sara Gane at Moana Pool yesterday afternoon. Photo: Gregor Richardson

Competitive again after stepping back

Sara Gane had to stop to keep going.

Glutton for punishment

Swimmers head for Ruby Island on the 2.5km swim on Saturday. PHOTOS: MARK PRICE

Glutton for punishment

What would you do after finishing a 10km lake swim?

Pooling resources

Kaylee Jackson (18), of the Jasi club, on her way to winning the 50m breast stroke superfinal at the Canterbury Swimming Championships at Moana Pool yesterday.

Things continue along swimmingly

Mary McFarlane at a swim meet at Moana Pool last November. Photo: Staff photographer

Things continue along swimmingly

In a short series, the Otago Daily Times talks to people who do the mahi behind the scenes to keep their sport going. Reporter Jeff Cheshire talks to swimming official Mary McFarlane.

Refreshing dip

Refreshing dip

Swimmers take to Lake Dunstan just above the Clyde dam on New Year’s eve in a distance swim event.

California swimmer armed with can-do attitude

Swimmer John Caughlin is ready to swim around White Island today. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

California swimmer armed with can-do attitude

Open-water swimming is all about adapting.

‘Surreal’ to be in with elite

Dunedin swimmer Erika Fairweather and Dunedin Mayor Aaron Hawkins at Moana Pool yesterday with...

‘Surreal’ to be in with elite

She is not old enough to vote, drink or hold a driver’s licence but Erika Fairweather has her name on the Moana Pool wall of fame.

Deans defends short course 1500m title

Caitlin Deans has backed up last year's success with another stellar short course swimming national championships.

Otago competitors claim four medals at nationals

Otago competitors claim four medals at nationals

Otago competitors have made a strong start in the age-groups at the national aquatic centre in Auckland, claiming four medals on day one of the national short-course championships.

Swimming achiever off to national camp

Columba College year 12 pupil Molly Law (17) was selected for the New Zealand bronze squad...

Swimming achiever off to national camp

It is not a surprise when Molly Law tells you she practically grew up in the water.

Routine goes swimmingly

Routine goes swimmingly

Phoenix Synchro Southland, of Invercargill, swimmers (clockwise from front left) Lily McDowall, Victoria McDowall, Onevai Pita, Ailin Pekar, Louise Sutherland, Xiara Patino, Abby Flutey and Amelia...