Liffey Swim 2009
Dec | September 13, 2009
Congratulations to all the participants in the 2009 Liffey Swim. I understand over 200 men and 70 women took part this year. They had a lovely sunny day for it and that brought out the crowds of spectators along the quays and over the bridges. Special praise has to go to the swimmer who while bringing up the rear of the mens race was still gracious enough to joke with the crowd. At the Ha’ Penny bridge some jokers cheering on the swimmers shouted “you’re going the wrong way”. The swimmer looked up seemed to smile and shouted “Oh Really? Thanks!” turned around and started swimming back up the river to the amusement of all present.
I have not been able to find official results yet but from what I can find out the mens race was won by Pat O Driscoll of the Templeogue Club. More photos from the swim can be found on my Flickr account and in the Dublin Blog Flickr Group.
Update: Official results are available on Swim Ireland
Mens Race Winner: Pat O’Driscoll, Templeogue Club
Womens Race Winner: Sorcha Barry, Glenalbyn Masters
Photo is Paul Kearney – Limerick Masters. Great shot.
Cool thanks for the ID
If Paul wants a larger copy of the photo tell him to get in contact with me and I’ll send him one.
Here is a quick little fun video shot at the Liffey swim.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1BuJ0oiNF0
Great video Incarosello.
All the results are on http://www.swimleinster.com along with over 200 great photos. The racce is usually on the 2nd Saturday of Sept an hour or so before high tide. So get in training!!