The Rottnest Channel Swim was abandoned mid-swim due to wild weather conditions, since then the Rottnest Channel Swim Association has ruled out a second chance for swimmers.

Rottnest Channel Swim Association Vice President Will Rollo joined Oliver Peterson on Perth Live to discuss the abandonment of the 2024 Rottnest Channel Swim.

“We are happy with the decision we made, unfortunate for the swimmers, the race was pulled halfway through but ultimately safety comes as the number one priority for us,” Mr Rollo said.

“It is a mammoth effort to put an event on of this magnitude, our biggest task is making sure we can comply with what the Freo Port Authority require, and a number of others including, WA Police and the Department of Transport.”

Press PLAY to hear the full reasoning behind the abandonment of the Rottnest Channel Swim

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