The duo are currently pushing through icy conditions to help create schooling opportunities for young South Africans.
South Africa (15 May 2026) – Two swimmers. One freezing ocean. Sixty-six kilometres
And somewhere between Milnerton and Robben Island, Chris Oldnall and Peet Crowther are busy taking on the biggest challenge of their entire Trilogy Ocean Challenge journey. The pair are currently in the water. This is the final chapter in a two-year endurance challenge that has already pushed them through some of South Africa’s toughest open-water swims.
But this has never only been about distance. The swims are raising funds for the South African Hall of Fame Legacy Project, which helps talented boys from underprivileged backgrounds attend Pretoria Boys High School through bursaries and development opportunities.
Earlier in the challenge, the swimmers completed a crossing of False Bay before taking on a world-first 53km solo swim from Robben Island to Dassen Island. Now comes the toughest leg yet and they keep swimming.
Updates from the support team during the swim showed water temperatures sitting at around 16.3°C, with both swimmers reportedly still feeling strong despite the difficult conditions.
While the distances alone are difficult to process, the bigger focus has remained on creating opportunities for young South Africans through education.
To learn more about the Trilogy Ocean Challenge, follow the link here.
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