Posted on January 18th, 2010 by Cottsurf Admin

2010 COTTESLOE CLASSIC MILE®

 Cottesloe Classic Quarter Mile Results 2010

 Cottesloe Classic Mile Results 2010

Congratulations to all those swimmers who took part in the Cottesloe Classic Mile swim event held recently at Cottesloe beach.  This marks the 26^th year of running this event and saw the introduction of a new Quarter Mile event which although had small numbers participating, it was good to have a shorter distance for competitors.  The ocean was calm with temperatures in the low 30’s which made for great day in the water and competitors all seemed to be getting very good times.

There was a good turnout this year with a total of 439 swimmers entering the event.  The top prize of $250 for the first woman and first man were won by Melissa Benson and Travis Nederpelt.  Cash prizes were also won by the second and third overall fastest competitors and the winners of eight different age groups also collected a prize.  The Quarter Mile winners were Stephanie Boehm and Ian Douglas, both finishing in very good times. Ken McKenzie took out the Pat Dwyer perpetual trophy for the fastest swimmer aged 70+ ….. well done Ken.

Our thanks go to all the great helpers on the day without which there would be no event, our surf life savers especially get a vote of thanks for keeping swimmers safe.  Our sponsors ‘Old Bridge Cellars, ‘Mainpeak of Cottesloe’ and ‘Marbret International’ for their sponsorship support each assisted in making the day a big success.

Photos of the event will follow shortly.

Our next big event is the inaugural Cottesloe Ocean Adventure which is scheduled for 13^th February 2010.

Keep your eyes peeled for next years Cottesloe Classic Mile event scheduled for Saturday 8^th January 2011…. It will only get bigger and better.