Marathon Swimmer, 35, Attempts World Record 34-Mile Distance in River Infested with 5,500 Crocodiles

“Just over two hours in, Andy is making his way down the Ord River in Kimberley,” the caption reads.

“This was never just about distance. It’s about preparation, precision, and adapting to whatever the river throws at you. So far, he’s looking strong, settled and locked in. The conditions are raw, the environment unpredictable, and there’s still a long way to go," it continues.

This will be Donaldson’s longest solo swim challenge if completed. If he is successful, he will be the first man to hold the record and the second person after Simone Blaser, who completed the swim in 2024  in 16 hours and 13 minutes, according to Nine News.

“I’ve been fortunate to have had a lot of incredible swim challenges all around the world, but I'm really excited about this one because there's something here in Western Australia. It's a beautiful part of the world,” Donaldson told 10 News Perth.

Andy Donaldson
Credit: Andy Donaldson/Instagram

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Donaldson set three world records in 2023 as part of the Oceans Seven Marathon swimming challenge. One for the fastest time to complete the challenge in 355 days, another for the fastest cumulative swim time in 63 hours and two minutes and a third for the fastest crossing of the Cook Strait [which connects the Tasman Sea on the northwest with the South Pacific Ocean] in four hours and 33 minutes, according to his Instagram.

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