Despite the ongoing pandemic, Ryan Stramrood achieved his Century Swim of the Robben Island in South Africa, completing 114 crossings at a 100% success rate on 7.4 km stretch of water between Robben Island and Cape Town.
Ryan Stramrood
About
Ryan Stramrood achieved his 114th crossing from the Robben Island to Cape Town, cold 7.4 km stretch of water. The 5-time Ice Mile swimmer with extreme swims in Patagonia, Russia and Antarctica including the first Ice Mile in -1°C water in the Southern Ocean is a motivational storyteller, writer and speaker.
Why it was nominated
For delivering inspirational messages with a powerful force of personality and through articles based on mind-boggling extreme swims, for crossing the Robben Island channel 114 times, and for being a versatile, hardened teammate, relay member, second, and solo swimmer.
Country
South Africa
Swimmer
Ryan Stramrood
Kerry Kopke
Ryan is a big inspiration to many in the Cape open water swimming community. We wish him best of luck!
Ryan Stramrood
Thank you Kerry 🙂
❤️❤️❤️
Toni
Well done sonny, got my vote budy
Ryan Stramrood
So appreciated Toni!
Monene Murray
So glad your amazing achievements receives the recognition it deserves!
Ryan Stramrood
Much appreciated Monene – your support is always amazing x
Jean
Dedicated swimmer, inspirational speaker and all round genuine nice guy!
Ryan Stramrood
Thanks so much Jean, I sincerely appreciate that 🙂
Yael
Awesome to see and so well deserved . Definitely got my vote Ryan
Ryan Stramrood
Very much appreciated Yael, thank you x
One of the most humble swimmers I’ve met.
Ryan Stramrood
Cant see who you are sadly, but hugely appreciated 🙂
Andrew
Well deserved Ryan, many more crossings in you and happy adventures
Ryan Stramrood
Thank you Andrew, sincerely appreciated
Jon
Well done Ryan I tried voting for myself but for some reason my name was not there so gave u my vote. U are an inspiration mate
Ryan Stramrood
When your name appears one day Jon, you’ll get my vote in return :). Thanks so much
Howard Warrington
Well done Ryan. You definitely have my vote ?
Ryan Stramrood
Thank you Howard, I really appreciate that
Ria
Well done for making use of your talents to become some inspiration and rolmodel for others.
Ryan Stramrood
Thank you Ria, very kind words. Much appreciated.
Tamsin Labuschagne
Hands down… got my vote!
Ryan Stramrood
Hi Tamsin, that’s amazing, thank you so much x
Dean Dicks
Great achievement for an amazing guy.
Ryan Stramrood
Thank you Dean, kind words which are very sincerely appreciated
Simon Borchert
Congrats on the nomination – you are an epic ambassador for swimming, South Africa and all who relate to your powerful message. Good luck! Voted.
Thanks a ton Si – really appreciate your words
Walter
So having a few pints at Forries hasn’t held you back Ryan! Good stuff and well deserved nomination
Haha, no way, that’s my fuel. Thx so much
Hans
Cold water, cold Castle, a warm human being. How could I not vote for you?
Wim
Wish you all the best Rayn & you are a insparasion to many people ?
Wim
Wish you all the best & you are such an inspiration to many people for swimming in open waters ?♂️?
Ryan Stramrood
Thank you Wim, really appreciate that!
Vivienne
Amazing achievement Ryan ??And you Hot to boot ???
Ryan Stramrood
Haha, too kind Vivienne 🙂
Gemma
Congratulations on the nomination! Well deserved. Good luck…from me and my Ridgie, Juno, bred by the best on the banks of the Breede ?
Ryan Stramrood
Oh wow, thank you Gemma and give Juno a big hug. My mom have love this x
Nicky Isaacs
Done! ?? Jess and I are so proud of you! Good luck Ry x
Ryan Stramrood
Thanks Nic and Jess, little family xxxx
?what awesome affirmation of your contribution to growing this sport!
Ryan Stramrood
Thank you very much, kind words for me 🙂
Jo
You have my vote!
Ryan Stramrood
Yay! Thank you
voting yes
Ryan Stramrood
Thank you 🙂
Sandeep Seeth
All the Best Ryan. Vote successfully cast
Ryan Stramrood
Very kind Sandeep, thank you very much!
Werner Ackermann
Incredible achievement Ryan. Vote is in!!
Ryan Stramrood
Lekker Werner, dankie, see you in the pool!!
Bambine
Vote is in. You’re such an inspiration!
Ryan Stramrood
SO appreciate that Bambine x
Keith Abrahams
Hi Ryan I swam the crossing at 52 raised a R100 thousand with the late Theo Yacht in 2010 …you amazing you got my vote my brother. .you deserve the accolade !!
You got my vote !!
Ryan Stramrood
Wow that’s awesome and congrats to you! Theo is missed very much. Appreciate the vote and message Keith
Amy Cardy
Voted!
Ryan Stramrood
A vote all the way from NZ 🙂 Thank you sooo much Amy
Megan
Such an inspiration!! Best of luck! And to many more swims!
Ryan Stramrood
Many more indeed 🙂 Super thanks Megan
Megan
Such an inspiration!! Best of luck! And to many more swims
C Boettger
What a legend !! An awsome role model and here is to many more safe crossings!!?
Ryan Stramrood
My man!! Thank you brother
David Milne
Good luck Ryan from all of us the Charles Glass Society. You continue to amaze us with your achievments.
Ryan Stramrood
Awesome, so appreciated David and CGS crew
AUBREY FABA
WELL DONE RYAN!
Ryan Stramrood
Thank you Aubrey, much appreciated ?
Done! Good luck Ryan!
Nick Durrant
Done! Good luck Ryan!