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Jim and the Mudcrabs

Jim Nimmo started swimming 24 years ago for the Cairns Mudcrabs and hasn't stopped since.

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Scooter Fish

When most people think of Australia's top swimmers they think of incredible physical athletes. The same goes for Grant Patterson, except he's only a little taller than Ian Thorpe's foot.

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Scooter swims on in Hobart

Aspiring paralympic swimmer, Grant 'Scooter' Patterson has put in a solid performance in the pool.

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A lovely way of life: Peter Tibbs

After 38 years running the Tobruk pool on Sheridan Street, Peter Tibbs says he'll retire once his lease ends.

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The slow, beating pulse of Eddie Lovelock

Only one person has ever swum from Cairns to Green Island. Eddie Lovelock died in 1995 but his virtues live on in the people that knew him.

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Scooter's small strokes to the Netherlands

Swimming may take Cairns's Scooter Patterson to the World Championships in the Netherlands but it's also improving his quality of life and helping him deal with a rare condition.

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Remembering Peter Tibbs

After almost 40 years of teaching people how to swim, one of Cairns's most well-loved locals, swimming instructor Peter Tibbs has died.

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Scooter makes international swim team for Germany

Cairns swimmer, Grant 'Scooter' Patterson has received a surprise call-up for the 24th International German Swimming Championships for the Disabled in Berlin.

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Scooter temporarily out of his depth at disabled swimming championships,...

Cairns swimmer, Grant 'Scooter' Patterson has won three medals at the International German Swimming Championships for the Disabled in Berlin despite controversy surrounding his disability classification.

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Marine mayhem ends Palfrey's tilt at greatness

You need mental strength to undertake a task that caused immense emotional and physical pain the first time around. Marine stings forced marathon swimmer Penny Palfrey to pull out of her world record...

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Scooter smashes world record

A wardrobe malfunction wasn't enough to stop Cairns swimmer, Grant 'Scooter' Patterson from claiming the world record in the men's S3 100m backstroke at the Australian Swimming Championships in Sydney...

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Mind over body for Paralympian

Paralympian Scooter Patterson says it's his attitude that's changed most since he jumped back in the pool four years ago.

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Queensland Paralympian 'Scooter' Patterson takes on Cairns Ironman

Not content with the raft of Paralympic Games and world championship medals already adorning the shelves of his Cairns home, Grant 'Scooter' Patterson plans to add the Ironman title to his collection.

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Sister's stroke recovery inspires Cairns ironman competitor to seize the day

In December 2013 Paula Hall suffered a devastating stroke that left her completely paralysed on one side of her body and unable to speak. Now, after almost 18 months of rehabilitation, Paula is able to...

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Rio 2016: Meet young Paralympic hopefuls gunning for place in the pool

They might still be teenagers, but these Paralympic hopefuls are gunning for a spot in the pool at Rio 2016.

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How deadly is that jelly? Less dangerous box jellyfish found at Sunshine...

A marine creature captured on Queensland's Sunshine Coast that a Facebook user claimed to be a box jellyfish confuses locals not used to seeing the deadly animal in their waters.

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Skydive accident survivor rediscovers passion for life in open water swimming

A far north Queensland man whose passion for adventure landed him in a wheelchair is training for one of the toughest open water swims in Queensland.

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Townsville plunges into Australian record books with mega aqua aerobics class

Townsville sets a new Australian record for the largest aqua aerobics class.

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Grant 'Scooter' Patterson ready to roll at London 2019 World Para Swimming...

Grant 'Scooter' Patterson may be half as tall as most people but he does not do things by halves. He works hard, plays hard and pushes himself in the pool, chasing his dream of winning a Paralympic medal.

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More than a place to cool off, these swimming pools are the lifeblood of...

The swimming pool is more than just a place to take a quick dip, as these seven watering holes around the country celebrate.

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