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Swimmers depart for the Rottnest Channel Swim.
Camera IconSwimmers depart for the Rottnest Channel Swim. Credit: Supplied/Supplied, Matt Jelonek

Gallery: 2018 Rottnest Channel Swim attracts thousands of competitors

Denise S. CahillWestern Suburbs Weekly

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THE 2018 Rottnest Channel Swim attracted 2600 swimmers in what was former premier Colin Barnett’s last gig as race starter.

Family and friends lined Cottesloe Beach and the finish line at Rottnest Island to farewell and welcome the solo, duo and team swimmers.

Colin Barnett sounds the horn to start.
Camera IconColin Barnett sounds the horn to start. Credit: Supplied/Supplied
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Eamon Sullivan with the Queen’s Baton.
Camera IconEamon Sullivan with the Queen’s Baton. Credit: Supplied/Supplied
Men’s Winner Solomon Wright.
Camera IconMen’s Winner Solomon Wright. Credit: Supplied/Supplied
Women’s winner Heidi Gan.
Camera IconWomen’s winner Heidi Gan. Credit: Supplied/Supplied
Team winners Reilly Kennedy, Callum Lauriston, Nicholas Rollo and William Rollo.
Camera IconTeam winners Reilly Kennedy, Callum Lauriston, Nicholas Rollo and William Rollo. Credit: Supplied/Supplied
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