Penrith Swimming Club is celebrating its 140 year anniversary on Monday, July 26.
Ian Powley, President of Penrith Swimming Club, said, “The 26th July is a celebration; a celebration that if you dare to dream, you must do your best to fulfil it."
Simpson Yeates, the founder, a pioneer and inspiration to us all, gave hope to Penrith with his vision of creating opportunities for people through Swimming, today his dream is stronger than ever.”
In 1931, a record membership of 1,140 members made Penrith Swimming Club the largest swimming club in the world.
Training sessions originally involved great variations of conditions that challenged the skills of any swimmer, icy water, strong currents, obstacle like weed and the odd eel or two provided the ultimate test of stamina.
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