Ultra-swimmer sets world record with 55km solo feat in crocodile-filled river
Andy Donaldson took less than 12 hours to swim the challenging 55-kilometre course down the Upper Ord River in Western Australia's north.
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Ultra-swimmer Andy Donaldson sets world record with 55km Ord River challengeBy Giulia Bertoglio and Vanessa MillsABC KimberleyTopic:Sports Record38m ago38 minutes agoWed 29 Apr 2026 at 1:03amAndy Donaldson was greeted by Kununurra locals as he set a new world record in the remote Kimberley's Ord River. (ABC Kimberley: Giulia Bertoglio)In short: Andy Donaldson has broken a world record by swimming 55 kilometres down the Upper Ord River in Western Australia's north.He completed the swim in just under 12 hours yesterday.
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