Podcast Episode – Tammy van Wisse

Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk.

In this episode, I interview an industry professional who has experienced marathon swimming in many environments from the open water to the Murray River. With her spirit of adventure, she has broken many records and achieved several amazing firsts. So, please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Tammy van Wisse.

Tammy is a master at setting and completing long-term goals with many of her swims covering long distances like her swim down the Murray River in Australia which covered 2438km and took 106 days to complete.

In 2006 Tammy followed in the footsteps of her idol Gertrude Jacobs and swam 35 miles from New York City to Sandy Hook breaking Gertrude’s 81-year-old record with a time of 5 hours and 6 minutes.

Tammy shared her passion for open water swimming with her brother John and in 1994 they were the first brother/sister combination to swim the English Channel with John completing the swim in 8 hours and 17 minutes and Tammy completing the swim in 8 hours and 32 minutes.

Throughout her amazing career in swimming, Tammy has advocated for environmental awareness around waterways and now shares her impactful story with others in her motivational talks.

Through today’s episode, Tammy shares some insights into her career as well as her thoughts on swimming and where she thinks swimming is moving to in the future.

Please share the hidden gems you find in Tammy’s interview on our Facebook page, Aquatic Mentors and you will find all her contact details listed at the end of the show notes.

If you want to share your aquatic story, please contact me via my email: regionalswimclinics@outlook.com

So, let’s dive in and find out more about Tammy’s journey in swimming.  

Tammy van Wisse Contact Information:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammy-van-wisse-22680052/

Katrina van Eyk's Contact Information:

Aquatic Mentors - https://www.aquaticmentors.com.au/

Facebook - Aquatic Mentors

Regional Swim Clinics - www.regionalswimclinics.com.au

Email – regionalswimclinics@outlook.com

Facebook - Regional Swim Clinics

Aquatic Mentors Ebook Link: https://www.regionalswimclinics.com.au/top-10-tips-for-aquatic-professionals/