Ky Hurst

Ironman, Olympian, member of Australia's surf life saving hall of fame. He is regarded as the greatest surf swimmer of his generation. His list of achievements in open water swimming is long, varied and continues to grow. He is also a co-founder of the Great Australian Swim Series.

Follow Ky on Twitter: @ky_hurst

Some recent career highlights:

2011
Won Open Surf Race, Australian Surf Life Saving Titles
Won Open Ironman, Queensland Surf Life Saving Titles
Won Open Surf Race, Queensland Surf Life Saving Titles
Won Open Taplin Relay, Queensland Surf Life Saving Titles
Won 10km Swim, Australian Open Water Championships

2010
Won Noosa Eyeline 1000
Swam the Straight of Gibraltar
Won Great British Gas East Swim, Suffolk

2009/10
3rd overall, Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Ironman Series

...and many other titles dating back to 1997.