Inspirational Stories From The
Swim Bowen Community
Dream Big and Listen Well for Good Things to Happen
SwimBowen keeps showing me that most anything is possible.
Swimming The “Eaglecliff Classic”
Working towards a total of 32km (the distance around Bowen).
My swim training started this week…
The moment I drop into the rhythmic pattern of reach, pull, roll, exhale - I feel at ease.
The Family That Trains Together, Stays Together
Competition is obviously a strong thread in the Curry family’s story, it is almost as strong as swimming.
Little Things Make A Big Impact
It’s easy to feel alone and adrift in the face of cancer treatment.
Joanne’s Story
What does the world look like after you’ve been hit with cancer, the loss of a child, and the literal disintegration of your spine all within the span of a few months?
Maeve‘s Story
My name is Maeve Mulcahy and I live in Cork, Ireland. I am an open water swimmer.
Leslie’s Story
I began long distance swimming by accident. In 2012, I was aqua running at the local pool as a recovery from a 50 mile Ultramarathon.
Anna's Story
I have had an intense fear of water my whole life. This includes being in water, near water, on water. In August 2018 I decided to take the steps to learn how to swim.