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Gallery | Swimmers traverse the Murray in iconic Wharf to Winery event

By Josh Huntly

Jan 24, 2023

Exhausted: After 3km and a muddy dash to the finish line, Robert Campbell (left), Regan Hollioake (standing) and Kate Murphy gratefully take a rest after a thrilling end to the race. Photo by Steve Huntley

A field of 113 swimmers conquered the Morrison’s Wharf to Winery on Sunday morning.

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Riverine Herald photographer Steve Huntley was on hand to capture the action.

Ready to go: Sophie and Troy Bauerle prepare to tackle the Morrison’s Wharf to Winery 3km swim on Sunday morning. Photos: Steve Huntley Photo by Steve Huntley

Muddy: Archer Talbot can’t help but laugh as he sinks into the mud prior to the start of the Wharf to Winery swim. Photo by Steve Huntley

Strong field: Competitors head to the starting point. Photo by Steve Huntley

Good times: Swimmers wind down after a long traverse of the Murray River. Photo by Steve Huntley

All smiles: Regan Hollioake dishes out a high-five after finishing third in the Wharf to Winery. Photo by Steve Huntley

Top honours: Robert Campbell was the first swimmer across the line with Kate Murphy four seconds behind to finish as the first woman. Photo by Steve Huntley

Loving it: Swimmer Aiden Cuff and open women’s category winner Sara Howe were all smiles after a successful Wharf to Winery. Photo by Steve Huntley

By Josh Huntly

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