Ollie Signorini Rips A Good One Into Freshwater Beach
Medical student Greg Whitman reported from Australia, “After a week of unrelenting rain, clear skies welcomed the South Curl Curl SLSC 2K Ocean Swim. Strong surf, however, necessitated a course change.
The original course, scheduled to run from South Curl Curl to Freshwater Beach along the spectacular rock cliffs, was rerouted to a loop within the safe confines of Freshwater Beach.”
With typical Australian skills and bravado, the 2+ meter high surf and strong rip currents failed to deter many of the entrants and all 119 of the starts who braved the conditions finished.
Ollie Signorini, a local from North Curl Curl and just over the 14 year old age limit, thrived in the difficult conditions. Effectively using the rip on the way out, Signorini set an early lead together with 38-year-old American, retired professional triathlete, Todd Menzel. But Ollie was able to out-surf his American competitor into the finish.
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Southern California native, born 1962, is the creator of the WOWSA Awards, Oceans Seven, Openwaterpedia, Citrus Corps, World Open Water Swimming Association, Daily News of Open Water Swimming, Global Open Water Swimming Conference. He is Chief Executive Officer of KAATSU Global and KAATSU Research Institute. Inductee in the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame (Honor Swimmer, Class of 2001) and Ice Swimming Hall of Fame (Honor Contributor - Media, Class of 2019), recipient of the International Swimming Hall of Fame's Poseidon Award (2016), International Swimming Hall of Fame's Irving Davids-Captain Roger Wheeler Memorial Award (2010), USA Swimming's Glen S. Hummer Award (2007, 2010) and Harvard University's John B. Imrie Award (1984). Served on the FINA Technical Open Water Swimming Committee and as Technical Delegate with the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games, and 9-time USA Swimming coaching staff. Note: WOWSA only recommends products or services used or recommended by the community. WOWSA does not receive compensation for links or products mentioned on this site or in blog posts. If it does, it will be indicated clearly on that specific post. See WOWSA's privacy policy for more information.
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