'I like to think I'm quite mentally strong and I can push myself.' 9News
Jeremy McClure told 9News it would be his biggest test yet.Blind Paralympian swimmer Jeremy McClure has represented Australia at four Paralympic Games and became skilled at open water crossings.On Saturday, McClure will begin the 55-kilometre swim from Hummock Island in the Abrolhos chain off WA's coast to Geraldton's town beach.
Blind swimmer Jeremy McClure. The stretch of water between the two spots is yet to be charted by a solo swimmer.McClure has represented Australia at four Paralympic Games and became skilled at open water crossings.Blind Paralympian Jeremy McClure is trying to become the first person to swim from the Abrolhos Islands to Geraldton.McClure will not be alone during the swim and will have a team of 26 kayakers who will be operating shark shields to ensure he's safe.
"Hopefully looking at me do this makes them think 'well if someone's got a disability, surely an able-bodied person can do whatever they want to do,'" he said.
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