1km Bondi Bay Ocean Swim | 8:30am, Sunday 4th December 2022 | Bondi Beach
Wave Sequence |
Start |
Category |
Gender | Fastest Time | Average Time |
Wave 1 | 8:30am | Male U40 (13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39) |
M | 17:00 | 30:55 |
Wave 2 | 8:33am | Female U40 (13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39) |
F | 19:26 | 34:40 |
Wave 3 | 8:36am | Male 40+ (40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+) |
M | 22:50 | 34:25 |
Wave 4 | 8:39am | Female 40+ (40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+) |
F | 22:53 | 34:00 |
Please note: Start times are indicative only and may be subject to change by the event organisers on the day of the event. Announcements will be made if changes are required. Your understanding and patience is appreciated.
Why do we have waves?
This year we will be adopting a rolling start for each of our waves. This means that instead of all swimmers in a wave starting at the same time, they will be sent off in small groups (3-6 people) a few seconds apart. Every swimmer's official start time begins when they cross the timing mat at the water's edge of the swim start. Each athletes time is marked by their individual race chip, attached to the Velcro strip around their ankle. Listen for instructions from our volunteers helping to marshal swimmers at the start line.
Rolling starts are becoming far more common at ocean swimming and Ironman events. It allows for a smoother and safer swim as smaller groups are entering the water at the same time, helping to spread swimmers out across the course.