Manly Swimming Club
Our club was proudly established in 1905 and since then has produced swimmers of all levels from those competing on a regular basis for fun and fitness through to Olympic Champions. We are a family orientated, friendly swimming club that welcomes swimmers of all ages and abilities. Our club races are held on Saturday Mornings at Manly Andrew ‘Boy’ Charlton Aquatic Centre from October through to March. Come and join us.
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Latest news
1952 Helsinki Olympian Frank O’Neill dies aged 97
Frank O’Neill Australian Dolphin Number 69 and Manly Swimming Club Legend has died peacefully on the 10th July 2024 in Manly. O’Neill represented Australia at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics and was the Captain of the Swimming Team at the…
Life Member Graham Barry
It is with great sadness we wish to announce the recent death of Life Member Graham Barry. He passed away suddenly on the 22nd June 2024. Graham was one of the true characters of the club. He was always…
2024 Manly Swimming Club “Bob Carlon” LC Qualifying Meet
The annual Manly Swimming Club “Bob Carlon” Long Course qualifying meet to be held on Sunday 17th November 2024 is now open for entries. Entries are via Swim Central. Click HERE to enter. Please click HERE to go to…
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📚 + 🏊♂️ = 💪 — Our Open-level crew are proving you really can smash exams and race fast!
This week at the National Uni Champs during the Sydney Open we saw:
• Cal Fenwick-Kearns — wearing the captain’s armband for @uts_sport and leading from the front in every relay.
• Gabe Gorgas — repping @macquarieuni with a 🔥 gold in the 200 IM (that back-end speed, baby!).
• Lexi Harrison — three medals already and the meet’s not done yet. Consistency goals!
• Plenty of Manly teammates studying at Macquarie, UTS and beyond, all balancing labs, lectures and lactate sets like pros.

📚 + 🏊♂️ = 💪 — Our Open-level crew are proving you really can smash exams and race fast!
This week at the National Uni Champs during the Sydney Open we saw:
• Cal Fenwick-Kearns — wearing the captain’s armband for @uts_sport and leading from the front in every relay.
• Gabe Gorgas — repping @macquarieuni with a 🔥 gold in the 200 IM (that back-end speed, baby!).
• Lexi Harrison — three medals already and the meet’s not done yet. Consistency goals!
• Plenty of Manly teammates studying at Macquarie, UTS and beyond, all balancing labs, lectures and lactate sets like pros.
Congratulations Lillie and Pheonix on their selection for the swimming Australia Next Wave focused on Brisbane 2032. 👏👍🔥
AS part of the green and gold runway to Brisbane 2032, Swimming Australia has resurrected the blueprint that launched the likes of Dolphin legends Cate and Bronte Campbell, and Emily Seebohm.
The Trans-Tasman Series, a feature of the early 2000s, has been revised as the Next Wave Invitational Competition Camp and will be held in Canberra from July 6-12.

Congratulations Lillie and Pheonix on their selection for the swimming Australia Next Wave focused on Brisbane 2032. 👏👍🔥
AS part of the green and gold runway to Brisbane 2032, Swimming Australia has resurrected the blueprint that launched the likes of Dolphin legends Cate and Bronte Campbell, and Emily Seebohm.
The Trans-Tasman Series, a feature of the early 2000s, has been revised as the Next Wave Invitational Competition Camp and will be held in Canberra from July 6-12.
Today we remember all those who have served and lost their lives for this great country. We pay respect to the 186 Manly Swimming Club members who joined the AIF in WW1 which was the entire senior membership and the 24 members who lost their lives. Lest We Forget.

Today we remember all those who have served and lost their lives for this great country. We pay respect to the 186 Manly Swimming Club members who joined the AIF in WW1 which was the entire senior membership and the 24 members who lost their lives. Lest We Forget.
Relay Medallist’s 🥉 ✨
Manly boys capping off a sensational Open Nationals campaign , claiming bronze with a incredible team effort in the 4×100 freestyle relay

Relay Medallist’s 🥉 ✨
Manly boys capping off a sensational Open Nationals campaign , claiming bronze with a incredible team effort in the 4×100 freestyle relay