COMPLETED
Location
Manly to Queenscliff Beach, Sydney, Australia
Date
March 1, 1999
Distance
32 km (23 laps)
About This Swim
In 1999, James set a record by completing 23 laps of the iconic Manly to Queenscliff beach swim in Sydney - a record that still stands today.
The Manly to Queenscliff swim is one of Australia's most iconic ocean swims, covering the distance between two of Sydney's famous Northern Beaches. In 1999, James Pittar set a record that still stands today - completing an extraordinary 23 laps of this challenging course.
This endurance achievement, covering approximately 32 kilometers of ocean swimming, showcased James's exceptional stamina and mental fortitude. The record remains unbroken to this day, testament to the extraordinary nature of this accomplishment.