Meet our ambassadors

Our Global Ambassadors attend the UltraSwim 33.3 events and act as support for the swimmers onsite, as well as offering advice and support in the run-up to each event via the Webinars and WhatsApp chat groups.

MEET ANDY DONALDSON

As we grow our series, with the ambition of reaching five international events in 2025, and eight by 2027 - we’re excited to have experienced voices such as Andy and his Mentor Jay Prchal with us.

Many of you will know Andy already through his remarkable accomplishments in swimming, most recently becoming World Record Holder for the Oceans 7. In fact, not only did he become the first person to complete the 7 challenging ocean swims in less than a year, he did it in the record-breaking (cumulative) time of 63 hours 2 minutes beating the previous world-best of 64 hours 35 minutes.

More importantly, some of you will know Andy on a personal level after he attended #2Montenergo. We actually overheard someone say they thought he was ‘the nicest guy in swimming’... Andy is also a powerful advocate, supporting the benefits of swimming for mental health.

“UltraSwim 33.3 is an event with everything - fun, challenge, well-organised safety, and adventurous open water swims in beautiful locations.

However, what makes it truly stand out is the fantastic sense of support and camaraderie. Whether you're a seasoned swimmer or new to open water, people from all backgrounds gather to swim at UltraSwim 33.3, creating an incredible environment and community for developing genuine friendships.

For me, UltraSwim 33.3 embodies all the best aspects of open water and has something special for everyone.”