Articles tagged: Lorne Pier to Pub
Pier to Pub racers not deterred
Lorne Pier to Pub officials say they can now breathe a sigh of relief after the iconic open-water swim was completed.
Swimmer out to topple mentor
Harry Hay is hopeful swimming and learning alongside a Pier to Pub champion could give him the edge to take out the prestigious ocean race.
Lorne coach tackles both races
For Lorne football coach Ed Curnow, completing both the Pier to Pub and Mountain to Surf races was just like old times.
Pier to Pub a big family affair
The Lorne Pier to Pub is not just another race for the Middleton family – it’s a long-standing tradition that has brought them together for years, combining family, friends and some relatively friendly competition.
Olympic gold medallist out to win sixth swim
Reigning queen of the Pier to Pub Lani Pallister is gearing up for yet another crack at the iconic 1.2 kilometre swim.
Swim on agenda for Superfish
Elite Superfish Tristan Read is determined to pursue the highly anticipated Lake Colac swim, which he is confident will attract other elite swimmers and support Life Saving Victoria’s water safety campaign.
Ideal conditions for iconic Lorne events
While most runners experiencing tendonitis of the hamstring would take a break from Lorne’s annual Mountain to Surf event, Colac’s Stacey McCarthy decided to complete a virtual run and take on the Pier to Pub for the first time.
Run becoming a family affair
The Mountain to Surf fun run has become a family affair for Colac’s Andrew McCarthy, who has completed the event more than 20 times.
Twins going head-to-head for second time
Long-time Lorne holiday-makers and identical twins Benjamin and Elijah Abraham will be hoping to gain bragging rights when they face off in tomorrow’s junior boys Pier to Pub swim.
Lorne swim opens
Lorne Surf Life Saving Club’s iconic Pier to Pub Swim is expecting bumper crowds once again in January.
Milestone Pier to Pub for Lorne superfish
Lorne local and long-time Pier to Pub participant Billy Bowden says the ocean swim has always been something close to him from a young age.
Thousands to hit coast for race’s grand return
Up to 40,000 people are set to flock to Lorne’s foreshore when the iconic Lorne Pier to Pub and Mountain to Surf events returns to the coastal town for the first time since 2020 on the weekend.
Swimmer powering through
Not even the coronavirus pandemic can stop Tristan Read’s incredible run in Lorne’s Pier to Pub.
District remembers ‘kind and loving’ man
Tributes are flowing for Beeac’s Murray Howard, a grandfather, respected beef farmer and former district teacher, who died while swimming in the Lorne Pier to Pub.
