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Codie Grimsey is arguably one of Australia's fastest up and coming open water and distance swimmers. Since breaking into the international scene in 2010, he has gone on to represent Australia on numerous occasions in Samoa, Hawaii, Dubai, New Zealand, Brasil, and China. Follow Codie on he's journey by visiting this website and recieve the latest news, training progress and race reports.
What's News
9th June 2012
Flowers Sea Swim
Codie Grimsey is the latest high-profile swimmer to compliment Cayman’s biggest open water event. Grimsey, 22, won the 2012 Flowers Sea Swim last Saturday ahead of some 837 swimmers. The Australian was the top finisher in a time of 18 minutes and 39 seconds. He states the event was world-class. “I’ve done swims all around the world and this one is up there as one of the best,” Grimsey said. “It’s a wholseome event, the beaches are amazing and I’m honoured to be part of it this year.”
An Olympic hopeful, Grimsey had to fend off some worthy challengers in the end as Florida Gator Yoelvis ‘Joey’ Pedraza was second in 18.41, Illinois native Josh Kercheval was third in 20.44 and Cayman’s own Geoffrey Butler was fourth in 21.10. The top female finisher was Aussie Luane Rowe in 21.17. She beat out Americans Eney Jones (22.29), Rada Owen (22.41) and Cayman-based Lexie Kelly (23.26). Grimsey states it was not an easy race to win.
“This is my first time in Cayman and the swim currents were against us. It was very hard. The sun was also very hot and it was a tough day on Saturday. Compared to Australia, the water is very clear but it’s much hotter, which made it harder.”
Codie Grimsey is the latest high-profile swimmer to compliment Cayman’s biggest open water event. Grimsey, 22, won the 2012 Flowers Sea Swim last Saturday ahead of some 837 swimmers. The Australian was the top finisher in a time of 18 minutes and 39 seconds. He states the event was world-class. “I’ve done swims all around the world and this one is up there as one of the best,” Grimsey said. “It’s a wholseome event, the beaches are amazing and I’m honoured to be part of it this year.”
An Olympic hopeful, Grimsey had to fend off some worthy challengers in the end as Florida Gator Yoelvis ‘Joey’ Pedraza was second in 18.41, Illinois native Josh Kercheval was third in 20.44 and Cayman’s own Geoffrey Butler was fourth in 21.10. The top female finisher was Aussie Luane Rowe in 21.17. She beat out Americans Eney Jones (22.29), Rada Owen (22.41) and Cayman-based Lexie Kelly (23.26). Grimsey states it was not an easy race to win.
“This is my first time in Cayman and the swim currents were against us. It was very hard. The sun was also very hot and it was a tough day on Saturday. Compared to Australia, the water is very clear but it’s much hotter, which made it harder.”
Coming Up Next...
20th Janurary 2012
BHP Billton Aquatic Series
The BHP Billiton Aquatic Super Series is a major international sporting event
managed by Swimming Australia in partnership with the Western Australian State
Government (via Eventscorp) and naming rights partner, BHP Billiton.
In an Australian first, the BHP Billiton Aquatic Super Series will combine a
unique festival of elite and mass participation aquatic sport, headlined by the
EnergyAustralia Swim Team taking on the might of the Chinese and South African
swim teams.
The diverse nature of the event will also encompass an elite international
water polo competition featuring Australia, Croatia and China, a mass
participation open water swim in the iconic Swan River, combining both elite
athlete and general participation, and an extensive community engagement program
which will see athletes embark on regional visits that will engage communities
throughout country and metropolitan Western Australia.
The BHP Billiton Aquatic Super Series will also be the only time that the
Australian Water Polo and Swim Teams get to compete on the same stage, with the
exception of the World Championships or Olympic Games.
For more information please email info@aquaticsuperseries.com.au
The BHP Billiton Aquatic Super Series is a major international sporting event
managed by Swimming Australia in partnership with the Western Australian State
Government (via Eventscorp) and naming rights partner, BHP Billiton.
In an Australian first, the BHP Billiton Aquatic Super Series will combine a
unique festival of elite and mass participation aquatic sport, headlined by the
EnergyAustralia Swim Team taking on the might of the Chinese and South African
swim teams.
The diverse nature of the event will also encompass an elite international
water polo competition featuring Australia, Croatia and China, a mass
participation open water swim in the iconic Swan River, combining both elite
athlete and general participation, and an extensive community engagement program
which will see athletes embark on regional visits that will engage communities
throughout country and metropolitan Western Australia.
The BHP Billiton Aquatic Super Series will also be the only time that the
Australian Water Polo and Swim Teams get to compete on the same stage, with the
exception of the World Championships or Olympic Games.
For more information please email info@aquaticsuperseries.com.au
Codie Grimsey's Charity
The RSPCA is a community based charity that works to prevent cruelty to animals by actively promoting their care and protection.
