• James Pittar - International Open Water Swimmer and Author of BLIND VISION

  • Aug 31 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 4 mins
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James Pittar - International Open Water Swimmer and Author of BLIND VISION

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    James Pittar, an open water swimmer from Sydney, was inducted into the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame as an Honor Swimmer in 2009.

    He became the first blind swimmer to complete the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming. Through his swims, he has raised over $100,000 for the Fred Hollows Foundation and is also associated with the Rainbow Club Foundation, teaching swimming to disabled children.

    He is listed on the Rottnest Channel Swim Honour Board and now serves as a mentor for marathon swimming.

    James released the print version of his autobiography, Blind Vision: A Blind Man's Courage in the Face of Loss Triumph and Love, in 2019 and has now recorded and produced the audiobook version with Brisbane Audiobook Production, narrated superbly by Les Horovitz.

    Join James and Les on The Simone Feiler Podcast, chatting about James' achievements, his book and a whole bunch more.

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