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 -1Β°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 π
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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 π
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 π
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 π
Wim
Wish you all the best & you are such an inspiration to many people for swimming in open waters πββοΈπ
Vivienne
Amazing achievement Ryan ππAnd you Hot to boot πππ
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 π