Swimmer's Cook Strait record bid
By MATT CALMAN - The Dominion Post
STRAIT UP: Mike Bodger swims to the right of his support boat.
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A 60-year-old is today bidding to become the oldest person to swim Cook Strait.
Whakatane swimmer Mike Bodger started his attempt 5km north of Perano Head, at the top of the South Island, about 7.30am.
The record is held by Pam Dickson, who made the swim at age 55 in 9 hours, 23 minutes and 10 seconds in March last year.
Support crew member Philip Rush, who has completed the swim six times, said Bodger "seems quite happy" and he was confident he would "wash up" in the North Island later in the day.
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Seas have got rough and the tide is pulling him off shore. If you're reading this it is time to start willing him forward. C'mon Mike - you can do it!!
You are an inspiration to keep swimming!! My thoughts are with you
Awesome Mike !!!!!!
my thoughts are with you, way to go........ just fantastic.
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Awesome - best of luck! Where on the South Coast should we look for you at around 4.30pm would love to see you swim in! Safe Journey you are fully inspiring!!!
Go uncle Mike! We're thinking of you all the way!
Respect.
Success is in the trying Mike. You're a winner already.
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We are all very proud of you here at Wharenui! Ditto Very inspiring.