Jono Ridler completes record 1367km swim the length of North Island, greeted by big crowd in Wellington
A view of Whairepo Lagoon. Photo / Joe Lawry “It was just insane, people lining the footbridge, lining…
Ultra swimmer Jono Ridler comes ashore in Napier as end to epic swim draws closer
Swimming unassisted means Ridler wears togs rather than a wetsuit, but is permitted to wear earplugs, goggles and…
Paralympics: Swimmer turned power cyclist eyes Commonwealth Games
Pinnacle competitions usually refer to world championships or Olympic Games. Terry has also medalled at the non-pinnacle Oceania…
Orca spotted at Pāpāmoa Beach while New Zealand swimmer Jono Ridler attempts world record
Ridler is attempting to swim the entire eastern coastline of the North Island in a collaboration with Live…
Pilot Bay death confirmed as swimmer in Mount Festival of Multisport half ironman
Police were notified about 8.20am. Watson said revival attempts were unsuccessful. “Our thoughts are with the participant’s immediate…
Orca surround swimmer on pontoon at Wellington’s Oriental Bay
Since the start of the new year, Joel Crampton told Stuff he had fallen into a routine of…
Orca surround swimmer on pontoon at Wellington’s Oriental Bay
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Jono Ridler tells of shark encounter on Northland leg of 1600km ocean swim
“One shark was swimming next to me, not too long after starting. “I swam myself to the IRB,…
Waikato River search continues for missing swimmer after water tragedies
A day of water tragedies The incidents occurred in Canterbury, Bay of Plenty, Waikato and Mahurangi East, north…
Jono Ridler plans 1600km North Cape to Wellington swim to end bottom trawling
“It’s a huge undertaking. “The last couple of weeks it’s been a pretty emotional journey, mentally preparing myself…
Body of 23-year-old swimmer found after Lake Wainamu search
Police used the Eagle helicopter to search for the swimmer last night. The search was assisted by five…
On The Up: NZ swimmer Jono Ridler to combine sport, ocean conservation in 1609km effort
Now he’s set his sights on something bigger. In January, the 35-year-old will embark on a record-setting attempt…