For being the first
Briton and only the eighth person ever to swim
around Robben Island in South Africa. He then went on to complete his 70th Coniston,
Torbay Veterans, Budworth Veterans, Liverpool Albert Dock, Padarn 4 miles and
first male
in the Tay swim. A busy year and a worthy winner of the Fred Slater Trophy for
the most
outstanding swimmer of the year.
Also Nominated Were:
Eve Fellows
Colleen Mallon
Chris Malpass
Gerrard Lyon
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