​Why do I swim?

My name is Luke Richards, I am a Alcoholic and an Ultra-marathon swimmer. Over 10 years ago my life was on a singular trajectory, I was caught in the cycle of addiction with no hope of recovery.

With the help of lots of people I did recover, and have been blessed with an amazing life.  

I believe that we write addicts off as "lost causes" and I am swimming to show that we have the capacity to change a live amazing lives.
MY STORY

In 2021 I became the 6th person to complete the Australian Triple Crown of Oceanwater Swimming Consisting of:
25K Port to Pub Channel Swim
34K Derwent Big River Swim
27K Palm beach to Shelly Ocean swim


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"Every addict deserves the opportunity to change, to balance the ledger and show the world that they can live positive lives."
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