2016 RACE REPORT
Sunday July 3, 2016 saw the 7th annual Bali Ocean Swim at the Bali Gardens Hotel on Kuta Beach. On behalf of everyone at BSF we would like to say thank you to Boardwalk Restaurant, BIMC, Bali Gardens Hotel and Baliwaista lifeguards who supported the swim throughout the day and prior to the event.
This years event was the busiest yet with 87 swimmers taking part in the three races - 1.2km, 5km and 10km. The 1.2km and 5km races each had four categories for male and female - junior (12-17yrs), adult (18-35yrs), masters (36-55yrs) and veterans (50+yrs). The 10km swim is one open category for male and female.
The event saw swimmer take part from all over the world including Indonesia, Australia, England, Dubai, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Hong Kong, USA, Spain, Korea, South Africa and Canada. Once again the Balawista lifeguards were responsible for setting the course and providing support and supervision throughout the event.
Like last year there were two special awards in honour of two supporters of the Bali Ocean Swim who tragically passed away. The Barry Beardman trophy, which is awarded to the athlete who shows the most dedication and commitment. This award was presented to Pat lewis who took the time to travel from Australia to take part in the swim despite battling cancer so a massive thank you to Pat. The second award is the Seth Richardson trophy which is award to the highest placing disabled athlete. The award this year was presented to I Wayan Widyadana.
For the third year in a row Jaime Bowler was first to cross the line for the women in the 10km open race. The past two year Jaime has crossed the line first with the men included however this year first to cross the line was M. Dimas Permana Taufik from Indonesia.
Once again Balawista Badung Nippers held their competition on Kuta Beach while the Ocean Swim was in progress and all events were hotly contested by all the children who participated. Bali Sports Foundation provides sponsorship and support for the Nippers program and are proud to be associated with such a great initiative for the children of Bali.
Bali Sports Foundation would like to thank Balawista Badung Lifesaving for providing excellent supervision, as always, and in particular Pak Wayan Sumerta, who co-ordinated the lifeguards on the day. Thank you again to BIMC for providing medical support and our amazing partner in Bali Garden Hotel and Resort for providing their facilities for the comfort of our competitors and our spectators.
Sunday July 3, 2016 saw the 7th annual Bali Ocean Swim at the Bali Gardens Hotel on Kuta Beach. On behalf of everyone at BSF we would like to say thank you to Boardwalk Restaurant, BIMC, Bali Gardens Hotel and Baliwaista lifeguards who supported the swim throughout the day and prior to the event.
This years event was the busiest yet with 87 swimmers taking part in the three races - 1.2km, 5km and 10km. The 1.2km and 5km races each had four categories for male and female - junior (12-17yrs), adult (18-35yrs), masters (36-55yrs) and veterans (50+yrs). The 10km swim is one open category for male and female.
The event saw swimmer take part from all over the world including Indonesia, Australia, England, Dubai, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Hong Kong, USA, Spain, Korea, South Africa and Canada. Once again the Balawista lifeguards were responsible for setting the course and providing support and supervision throughout the event.
Like last year there were two special awards in honour of two supporters of the Bali Ocean Swim who tragically passed away. The Barry Beardman trophy, which is awarded to the athlete who shows the most dedication and commitment. This award was presented to Pat lewis who took the time to travel from Australia to take part in the swim despite battling cancer so a massive thank you to Pat. The second award is the Seth Richardson trophy which is award to the highest placing disabled athlete. The award this year was presented to I Wayan Widyadana.
For the third year in a row Jaime Bowler was first to cross the line for the women in the 10km open race. The past two year Jaime has crossed the line first with the men included however this year first to cross the line was M. Dimas Permana Taufik from Indonesia.
Once again Balawista Badung Nippers held their competition on Kuta Beach while the Ocean Swim was in progress and all events were hotly contested by all the children who participated. Bali Sports Foundation provides sponsorship and support for the Nippers program and are proud to be associated with such a great initiative for the children of Bali.
Bali Sports Foundation would like to thank Balawista Badung Lifesaving for providing excellent supervision, as always, and in particular Pak Wayan Sumerta, who co-ordinated the lifeguards on the day. Thank you again to BIMC for providing medical support and our amazing partner in Bali Garden Hotel and Resort for providing their facilities for the comfort of our competitors and our spectators.
2016 RACE DAY PHOTOS
2015 RACE REPORT
Sunday July 5, 2015 saw the running of the 6th Bali Ocean Swim at the Bali Gardens Hotel on Kuta Beach. This year’s event was proudly sponsored by the Butcher’s Club, Seminyak.
The Bali Ocean Swim is a premier fund raising event for the Bali Sports Foundation. The event raises money for BSF to fund their swimming programs for people with disabilities. Overall 104 swimmers registered to compete over 3 distances – 1.2K, 5K and the premier event 10k. The 1.2K had 4 categories – juniors (12-17yrs) Adult (18-35yrs) Masters (36-55 yrs) and Veterans (over 55), the 5K swim has 3 categories (Junior, Adult and Masters) and the 10K event was an open event. For the first time the Bali Ocean Swim saw 5 swimmers with disabilities – 4 blind and 1 deaf swimmer compete in the 1.2K swim.
This year saw swimmers from Indonesia, Australia, USA, England, Malaysia, Singapore, UK and Japan who competed in excellent conditions under a clear blue sky. Once again Balawista Lifeguards were responsible for setting the course and providing the support and supervision for the swimmers throughout the event.
This year saw two special trophies awarded in honour of two supporters of Bali Ocean Swim who tragically passed away within the past year. The Barry Beardman Trophy, sponsored by Bali Gardens Hotel was awarded to I Gusti Ngurah Sumadiana in recognition of his dedication and commitment and was presented to the winner by Sherri Beardman, Barry’s widow. The Seth Richardson Trophy, in honour of a past volunteer of BSF, was awarded to I Wayan Sudarta for good sportsmanship.
For the second year running the first swimmer to finish the 10K swim was a female swimmer Jaime Bowler from Perth, Australia who narrowly beat last years winner Caitlyn James from Perth, Australia, across the finish line. The first male to finish the 10K event was Rohan John Hollick from Australia.
Once again Balawista Badung Nippers held their competition on Kuta Beach while the Ocean Swim was in progress and all events were hotly contested by all the children who participated. Bali Sports Foundation provides sponsorship and support for the Nippers program and are proud to be associated with such a great initiative for the children of Bali.
Bali Sports Foundation would like to thank Balawista Badung Lifesaving for providing excellent supervision, as always, and in particular Pak Wayan Sumerta, who co-ordinated the lifeguards on the day. Thank you again to BIMC for providing medical support and our amazing partner in Bali Garden Hotel and Resort for providing their facilities for the comfort of our competitors and our spectators.
Sunday July 5, 2015 saw the running of the 6th Bali Ocean Swim at the Bali Gardens Hotel on Kuta Beach. This year’s event was proudly sponsored by the Butcher’s Club, Seminyak.
The Bali Ocean Swim is a premier fund raising event for the Bali Sports Foundation. The event raises money for BSF to fund their swimming programs for people with disabilities. Overall 104 swimmers registered to compete over 3 distances – 1.2K, 5K and the premier event 10k. The 1.2K had 4 categories – juniors (12-17yrs) Adult (18-35yrs) Masters (36-55 yrs) and Veterans (over 55), the 5K swim has 3 categories (Junior, Adult and Masters) and the 10K event was an open event. For the first time the Bali Ocean Swim saw 5 swimmers with disabilities – 4 blind and 1 deaf swimmer compete in the 1.2K swim.
This year saw swimmers from Indonesia, Australia, USA, England, Malaysia, Singapore, UK and Japan who competed in excellent conditions under a clear blue sky. Once again Balawista Lifeguards were responsible for setting the course and providing the support and supervision for the swimmers throughout the event.
This year saw two special trophies awarded in honour of two supporters of Bali Ocean Swim who tragically passed away within the past year. The Barry Beardman Trophy, sponsored by Bali Gardens Hotel was awarded to I Gusti Ngurah Sumadiana in recognition of his dedication and commitment and was presented to the winner by Sherri Beardman, Barry’s widow. The Seth Richardson Trophy, in honour of a past volunteer of BSF, was awarded to I Wayan Sudarta for good sportsmanship.
For the second year running the first swimmer to finish the 10K swim was a female swimmer Jaime Bowler from Perth, Australia who narrowly beat last years winner Caitlyn James from Perth, Australia, across the finish line. The first male to finish the 10K event was Rohan John Hollick from Australia.
Once again Balawista Badung Nippers held their competition on Kuta Beach while the Ocean Swim was in progress and all events were hotly contested by all the children who participated. Bali Sports Foundation provides sponsorship and support for the Nippers program and are proud to be associated with such a great initiative for the children of Bali.
Bali Sports Foundation would like to thank Balawista Badung Lifesaving for providing excellent supervision, as always, and in particular Pak Wayan Sumerta, who co-ordinated the lifeguards on the day. Thank you again to BIMC for providing medical support and our amazing partner in Bali Garden Hotel and Resort for providing their facilities for the comfort of our competitors and our spectators.
Race Day Photos 2015
2014 Bali Ocean Swim
Sunday July 6, 2014 saw the running of the 5th Bali Ocean Swim at Bali Garden Hotel on Kuta Beach.
The Bali Ocean Swim is a major fundraising event run by Bali Sports Foundation with monies raised from entries being used to run Swim and Water Safety Programs around Bali for Children living with disabilities.
This year’s event saw 81 Competitors enter the events with 39 Competitors in the 1.2K swim, 22 in the 5K swim and 20 in the Premier event the 10K swim. Competitors came from around the world including Australia, USA, Singapore, Netherlands, UK, S0pain, Austria, Malaysia, Russia, Italy, Japan, Hong Kong, France and Indonesia with ages ranging from 10 years old to 67 years young.
Registration for the event commenced at 7:00am with the final briefing for all competitors at 8:30am. Balawista Surf Lifesaving set the course after consideration of the currents that can be so treacherous along this part of the coastline. Race organisers left the final course preparations up to the professionals who patrol the beach as they know this particular stretch of ocean better than anyone and were responsible for the safety of the swimmers throughout the morning. Some competitors had arranged personal paddlers to accompany them prior to race day, which was supported by race organisers as long as they did not interfere with other competitors.
To maintain the genuine Bali feel for the event traditional fishing boats, called Jukungs, were used as markers along the course and as drink and food stations for swimmers in the longer events. This did bring into question the accuracy of the distances as the very nature of the boats, mean they are not completely stationary. Balawista also provided their rubber duck stocked with water to accompany swimmers should they need it. The events started at 9:00am with the 10K swim starting first, followed by the 5km at 9:30 and the 1.2K at 9:50am. Only 2 swimmers failed to finish their event which was remarkable considering the currents and winds were quite strong and unpredictable on the day.
While the swimming events were underway the Balawista Surf Lifesaving Club and Bali Badung Nippers conducted a small beach games competition on the beach for the enjoyment of spectators.
One of the biggest surprises of the day came when the first of the 10K swimmers came into view, both spectators and race organisers were pleasantly surprised to see a female leading the swimmers home. Caitlyn James from Perth left the water after 2hrs and 57 secs in the ocean, an amazing performance in anyone’s book. The final competitor in the 10k event finished to a rousing cheer and lots of encouragement by other competitors and spectators after 3hrs 54minutes and 49 seconds in the water.
All placegetters for each event were awarded with Bali Ocean Swim medals with the Male and Female winners of the premier 10K event awarded a glass etched trophy. As in previous years the organisers had two special awards to present, the first to Arsiyanti Ardie who had competed each year since the Bali Ocean Swim commenced. The second award was given to Mr. Wei Tan from Malaysia for showing amazing sportsmanship returning a medal incorrectly awarded to him after the conclusion of the 10K swim. All competitors were issued with a Certificate of Participation which included their event and time.
The 5th Bali Ocean Swim from all accounts was another successful day supported by amazing people from Balawista Surf Lifesaving, BIMC (who looked after any medical emergencies) and Bali Garden Hotel. The race organisers, Bali Sports Foundation, wish to congratulate all swimmers who competed on the day, and thank the event sponsors Bali Garden Hotel and BIMC for their continuing support. We would also like to give our biggest thanks to the Balawista Surf Lifesaving Club for their dedication and enthusiasm for ensuring all competitors were safe throughout the events. This event could not take place without their continued support.
Thank you again to all competitors and we hope to see you again next year at the 6th Bali Ocean Swim, Sunday July 5, 2015!
Feedback from Competitors:
To ensure we keep improving our event BSF conducted a survey among competitors and we were very happy to find that all feedback received was positive and, on the whole most were very happy with the event, the location, the course and the overall experience.
There were a couple of suggestions that we were very grateful to receive.
The Bali Ocean Swim is a major fundraising event run by Bali Sports Foundation with monies raised from entries being used to run Swim and Water Safety Programs around Bali for Children living with disabilities.
This year’s event saw 81 Competitors enter the events with 39 Competitors in the 1.2K swim, 22 in the 5K swim and 20 in the Premier event the 10K swim. Competitors came from around the world including Australia, USA, Singapore, Netherlands, UK, S0pain, Austria, Malaysia, Russia, Italy, Japan, Hong Kong, France and Indonesia with ages ranging from 10 years old to 67 years young.
Registration for the event commenced at 7:00am with the final briefing for all competitors at 8:30am. Balawista Surf Lifesaving set the course after consideration of the currents that can be so treacherous along this part of the coastline. Race organisers left the final course preparations up to the professionals who patrol the beach as they know this particular stretch of ocean better than anyone and were responsible for the safety of the swimmers throughout the morning. Some competitors had arranged personal paddlers to accompany them prior to race day, which was supported by race organisers as long as they did not interfere with other competitors.
To maintain the genuine Bali feel for the event traditional fishing boats, called Jukungs, were used as markers along the course and as drink and food stations for swimmers in the longer events. This did bring into question the accuracy of the distances as the very nature of the boats, mean they are not completely stationary. Balawista also provided their rubber duck stocked with water to accompany swimmers should they need it. The events started at 9:00am with the 10K swim starting first, followed by the 5km at 9:30 and the 1.2K at 9:50am. Only 2 swimmers failed to finish their event which was remarkable considering the currents and winds were quite strong and unpredictable on the day.
While the swimming events were underway the Balawista Surf Lifesaving Club and Bali Badung Nippers conducted a small beach games competition on the beach for the enjoyment of spectators.
One of the biggest surprises of the day came when the first of the 10K swimmers came into view, both spectators and race organisers were pleasantly surprised to see a female leading the swimmers home. Caitlyn James from Perth left the water after 2hrs and 57 secs in the ocean, an amazing performance in anyone’s book. The final competitor in the 10k event finished to a rousing cheer and lots of encouragement by other competitors and spectators after 3hrs 54minutes and 49 seconds in the water.
All placegetters for each event were awarded with Bali Ocean Swim medals with the Male and Female winners of the premier 10K event awarded a glass etched trophy. As in previous years the organisers had two special awards to present, the first to Arsiyanti Ardie who had competed each year since the Bali Ocean Swim commenced. The second award was given to Mr. Wei Tan from Malaysia for showing amazing sportsmanship returning a medal incorrectly awarded to him after the conclusion of the 10K swim. All competitors were issued with a Certificate of Participation which included their event and time.
The 5th Bali Ocean Swim from all accounts was another successful day supported by amazing people from Balawista Surf Lifesaving, BIMC (who looked after any medical emergencies) and Bali Garden Hotel. The race organisers, Bali Sports Foundation, wish to congratulate all swimmers who competed on the day, and thank the event sponsors Bali Garden Hotel and BIMC for their continuing support. We would also like to give our biggest thanks to the Balawista Surf Lifesaving Club for their dedication and enthusiasm for ensuring all competitors were safe throughout the events. This event could not take place without their continued support.
Thank you again to all competitors and we hope to see you again next year at the 6th Bali Ocean Swim, Sunday July 5, 2015!
Feedback from Competitors:
To ensure we keep improving our event BSF conducted a survey among competitors and we were very happy to find that all feedback received was positive and, on the whole most were very happy with the event, the location, the course and the overall experience.
There were a couple of suggestions that we were very grateful to receive.
- As the course for the 10K and 5K swims follows the coastline, which is curved, it is suggested we have more marker buoys to assist swimmers....... We are currently looking at the possibility of increasing the number of markers for the next event.
- The results of all swimmers to be included on the website as soon as practical after the event........ This we offer our sincerest apologies, yes this is a MUST for any competitor to be able to see their time in relation to other competitors.
2013 Bali Ocean Swim
The 2013 has been swum, won and enjoyed. More details will uploaded shortly. But the Bali ocean swim can perhaps claim a world record - a 54 year old South Korean national, Mr Oh - who calls himself the 'human dolphin', swam the 10 km swim all by butterfly in under 4 hours (3:54:20)!
We thank all competitors who travel from near, Kuta, and as far away as Europe, Italy, and our volunteers, and the Kuta Beach Balawista (life guards) and our medical sponsor, BIMC - who ensured all swimmers were professionally cared for and safe.
Special mention to 7 ladies from Japan who just arrived in Bali having just swum in Guam (including at 73 the oldest swimmer in the field). Their good natured competiveness, smiles and comradeship embodied everything that ocean and open water swimming stands for.
Thank you to all who have contributed to the 2013 Bali Ocean Swim which saw a 30% increase in the number of swimmers, and swimmers from new countries, including India, Brunei and a Hungarian born swimmer. We would like to especially thank Oceanswims.com and H20 Magazine for their support in promoting our swim and BSF's disabled water safety and swimming program.
Results were published at the venue, and medals were awarded (special thanks to Vicki Spencer, a BSF trustee who 'lugged' over 38 kilograms of medals to Bali. Vicki was also instrumental to BSF in establishing the Bali Ocean Swim).
We thank all competitors who travel from near, Kuta, and as far away as Europe, Italy, and our volunteers, and the Kuta Beach Balawista (life guards) and our medical sponsor, BIMC - who ensured all swimmers were professionally cared for and safe.
Special mention to 7 ladies from Japan who just arrived in Bali having just swum in Guam (including at 73 the oldest swimmer in the field). Their good natured competiveness, smiles and comradeship embodied everything that ocean and open water swimming stands for.
Thank you to all who have contributed to the 2013 Bali Ocean Swim which saw a 30% increase in the number of swimmers, and swimmers from new countries, including India, Brunei and a Hungarian born swimmer. We would like to especially thank Oceanswims.com and H20 Magazine for their support in promoting our swim and BSF's disabled water safety and swimming program.
Results were published at the venue, and medals were awarded (special thanks to Vicki Spencer, a BSF trustee who 'lugged' over 38 kilograms of medals to Bali. Vicki was also instrumental to BSF in establishing the Bali Ocean Swim).
Human Dolphin
Mr Gyutaek Oh, whom calls himself the 'human dolphin', together with Rodney Holt. BSF founder and trustee, before the swim. Mr Oh's pre-swim opportunism was justified as he completed the 10 km swim all but butterfly in less than 4 hours and looked in great shape after such as gruelling feat. His time was 3 hours, 54 minutes and 20 seconds. BSF would be interested to know if this is a world record for a masters swimmer (Mr Oh is aged over 50). You can contact us at info@balisports.com.
2012 Bali Ocean Swim
Australia's Simon Huitenga swam a blistering 2 hours, 2 minutes and 21 seconds to win the 3rd Bali ocean swim on Sunday July 8, 2012. Beating his friend, Jason Evans, by 5 minutes and last year's winner, Andrew Tebbuts by 39 minutes. Simon who hopes to represent Australia at the Rio Olympics in 2016, clearly stamped his authority on the race from the start.
Tiffany Fraser Gillard won the won the women's 10 km from Singapore's Carole Koh. In the other distances Indonesia's Ricky Darmawan retained his title he won in the 1.2 km last year.
Indonesian Olympic swimmer Andi Wibowo presented the medals and trophys to the winners.
With a 60% increase in participation on 2011, the increase in proceeds will go to providing swimming and water safety programs to children and young people in Bali who live with a disability.
A final word to Bali Sports Foundation Trustee and creator of the Bali ocean swim,Vicki Spencer:
"Another Successful Yayasan Damai Olahraga Bali Ocean Swim.
Congratulations to the winners of all the events and all the competitors in all races and categories. Special thanks to Balawista Lifeguards for their diligence and hard work, Bali Garden Hotel and BIMC for their support. Well done to Ayuk and Mahyuni for all the organisation, excellent job. The children of Bali who live with a disability will benefit most from the programs that are financed from the money raised. Thank you all"
Tiffany Fraser Gillard won the won the women's 10 km from Singapore's Carole Koh. In the other distances Indonesia's Ricky Darmawan retained his title he won in the 1.2 km last year.
Indonesian Olympic swimmer Andi Wibowo presented the medals and trophys to the winners.
With a 60% increase in participation on 2011, the increase in proceeds will go to providing swimming and water safety programs to children and young people in Bali who live with a disability.
A final word to Bali Sports Foundation Trustee and creator of the Bali ocean swim,Vicki Spencer:
"Another Successful Yayasan Damai Olahraga Bali Ocean Swim.
Congratulations to the winners of all the events and all the competitors in all races and categories. Special thanks to Balawista Lifeguards for their diligence and hard work, Bali Garden Hotel and BIMC for their support. Well done to Ayuk and Mahyuni for all the organisation, excellent job. The children of Bali who live with a disability will benefit most from the programs that are financed from the money raised. Thank you all"
REPORT ON 2011 BALI OCEAN SWIM
Andrew Tebbut (in photo) wins the 2nd Bali Ocean Swim 2011 held on Sunday 10th July on Kuta Beach out from Bali Garden Beach Resort and Spa.
The fundraising event organized by Bali Sports Foundation, now in its second year was started by Olympic 1500 metre gold medalist Bob Windle. Andrew swam the 10 kilometre course in a blistering 2 hours,2 minutes and 30 seconds in generally smooth conditions, Andrew is the inaugural 10 km winner, as in 2010 the longest distance was 5 km.
Andrew finished 16 minutes ahead of second place getter Supriadi to claim the 10 km title . Following Andrew and Supriadi into 3rd place was I Wayan Sudarta. First women home and winner of the women’s division Maxine Fitzpatrick, who surprisingly at registration was unsure of whether she could handle the 10 km and was considering doing the 5 km swim. Following Maxine, in second place Arsiyanti doing one better than her bronze in the 2010 5 km Ocean Swim .
In the 5 km race Bali’s Ida Bagus Maha Kacha Manuaba held German Joerg Scharf to win in 1,05:50.
In the 1.2 km sprint, it was the tightest finish on record with I Putu Takahide Valentino just edging out Sam Hume by 2 hundred’s of a second to win in 13:28 to Sam’s 13:30, Andrew Sutherland rounded of the place getters in 15:10. In the women’s Agatha Susila won, improving on her silver last year.
In the junior boys Ricky Darmawan edged out Sam White and I Made Dai Darma to take the gold in
13:36,and the junior girls Natasha Candra Prameswari beat 13 year old Eva Pet for the gold, with Sweania Betzeba Delisa taking third place.
In the 1.2 km Masters men, it was an all foreign affair with Australia’s Marc Alliotti first, British Christian Sanderson second and return swimmer from last Australia’s Owen Sweetman taking bronze.
In the Women’s masters it was a bit of a family affair,with Natali Marshall edging out sister Shelley to take first place with Sherri Beardman coming in third.
All swimmers returned safely with only a few injuries by jellyfish. Balawista (Bali Lifeguards) did a magnificient job of marshalling the swimmers around the demanding course.
Bali Sports Foundation would like to thank Coaltrans, Balawista, Bali Garden Beach Resort & Spa, Boardwalk Restaurant, BIMC hospital,and Coca Cola
.
Special mention to BSF trustee Vicki Spencer who donated the beautiful medals & trophies.
All proceeds from this event go to fund the ongoing disabled swimmers program by Bali Sports Foundation.
The fundraising event organized by Bali Sports Foundation, now in its second year was started by Olympic 1500 metre gold medalist Bob Windle. Andrew swam the 10 kilometre course in a blistering 2 hours,2 minutes and 30 seconds in generally smooth conditions, Andrew is the inaugural 10 km winner, as in 2010 the longest distance was 5 km.
Andrew finished 16 minutes ahead of second place getter Supriadi to claim the 10 km title . Following Andrew and Supriadi into 3rd place was I Wayan Sudarta. First women home and winner of the women’s division Maxine Fitzpatrick, who surprisingly at registration was unsure of whether she could handle the 10 km and was considering doing the 5 km swim. Following Maxine, in second place Arsiyanti doing one better than her bronze in the 2010 5 km Ocean Swim .
In the 5 km race Bali’s Ida Bagus Maha Kacha Manuaba held German Joerg Scharf to win in 1,05:50.
In the 1.2 km sprint, it was the tightest finish on record with I Putu Takahide Valentino just edging out Sam Hume by 2 hundred’s of a second to win in 13:28 to Sam’s 13:30, Andrew Sutherland rounded of the place getters in 15:10. In the women’s Agatha Susila won, improving on her silver last year.
In the junior boys Ricky Darmawan edged out Sam White and I Made Dai Darma to take the gold in
13:36,and the junior girls Natasha Candra Prameswari beat 13 year old Eva Pet for the gold, with Sweania Betzeba Delisa taking third place.
In the 1.2 km Masters men, it was an all foreign affair with Australia’s Marc Alliotti first, British Christian Sanderson second and return swimmer from last Australia’s Owen Sweetman taking bronze.
In the Women’s masters it was a bit of a family affair,with Natali Marshall edging out sister Shelley to take first place with Sherri Beardman coming in third.
All swimmers returned safely with only a few injuries by jellyfish. Balawista (Bali Lifeguards) did a magnificient job of marshalling the swimmers around the demanding course.
Bali Sports Foundation would like to thank Coaltrans, Balawista, Bali Garden Beach Resort & Spa, Boardwalk Restaurant, BIMC hospital,and Coca Cola
.
Special mention to BSF trustee Vicki Spencer who donated the beautiful medals & trophies.
All proceeds from this event go to fund the ongoing disabled swimmers program by Bali Sports Foundation.
How it all began - the 1st Bali Ocean Swim
Results of the 1st Bali Ocean Swim
The winner Amos Tan crossing the finishing line
Started off by Australian Olympic Gold medallist Bob Windle, 33 swimmers from Indonesia, Germany, Singapore, Australia, USA & Russia swam in overcast conditions in the inaugural Bali ocean swim off the world famous Kuta Beach from the Bali Garden Beach Resort to raise awareness and funds for Bali Sports Foundation's swimming programs.
Watched over by Bali's lifeguards ,Balawista, all swimmers safely completed the 5 km and 1.2 km course. Amongst the spectators were the disabled children who learn mobility and swimming with the Bali Sports Foundation.
The Results
5 km Men
1. Amos Tan (Aus)
2. John Koorey (Aus)
3. Suderta (Ina)
5 km Women
1. Amy Lee O'Conner (Aus)
2. Agatha Susila (Ina)
3. Arsiyanti Ardie (Usa)
Junior 1.2 km
1. Kyle Druery (and first in the 1.2 km) (Aus)
2. Ricky Darmawan (Ina)
3. Made Dai Darma (Ina)
Open 1.2 km
1. Putu Takahide Valentino (Ina)
2. Prabu (Ina)
3. Kembarsuta (Ina)
Veterans 1.2 km
I. Ketut Sugita (Ina)
2. Owen John (Aus)
3. Craig Johnston (Aus)
Congratulations to all swimmers
The Bali Sports Foundation Foundation would like to thank Bali Garden Beach Resort, Boardwalk Restuarant, BIMC, Waterbom, Skootertours, Batan Waru, Stiff Chilli, Surfer Girl and our major sponsor Coaltrans for their support.
From the proceeds we presented a donation to the Balawista - Bali's lifeguards.
Rodney Holt
Race Director
Bali Sports Foundation
