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Join Murray Rose Malabar Magic Ocean Swim
Sunday 21 Feb 2027
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Back to the beach. Back to the Magic 21 Feb 2027!
Join us at Malabar Beach on Sunday 21 February 2027 for the return of the Muarry Rose Malabar Magic Ocean Swim!
Choose from the 1km, 2.5km or 5km swims and enjoy an inclusive ocean swim with a purpose.
Every entry and every dollar raised supports Rainbow Club Australia, a network of social swimming clubs for young people with a disability. Your support helps members develop swimming and water safety skills, build confidence and enjoy being part of a community.
Prefer to swim your own way? Join the Virtual Swim, choose your distance and location, and complete your challenge by Sunday 28 February 2027. Fundraise along the way to earn Malabar Magic rewards.
Swimmer safety is our first priority. The ocean swim will proceed only if conditions are suitable.
To learn more about Rainbow Club, donate or explore becoming a swim teacher, visit www.myrainbowclub.org.au.
Look who’s leading the way!
- Top Individuals
- Top Teams
- Corporate Teams
100% of all funds raised from the Malabar Magic Ocean Swim go to the Rainbow Club.
At Rainbow Club we know that disability doesn't mean inability. We believe that every child has a right to learn how to swim; Rainbow Club provides personalised lessons for children with disabilities. Please click here to view latest Annual Review.
Learn moreAbout Murray Rose
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Murray Rose, AM (6 January 1939 - 5 April 2012) was a six-time Olympic medalist (four gold, one silver, one bronze), and at one time held the world records in the 400-metre, 800-metre, and 1500-metre freestyle (long course). He made his Olympic debut at the 1956 Melbourne Summer Olympics as a 17-year-old and won three Olympic medals, all gold. Four years later, as a 21-year-old, he won three Olympic medals (one gold, one silver, one bronze) at the 1960 Rome Summer Olympics.
In 1983, Dawn Fraser and Murray Rose were named the greatest Australian Olympians in history. It followed an Australian-wide vote by past and present Olympians.
He was Inducted in The Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1985 as an Athlete Member for his contribution to the sport of swimming and was Elevated to Legend of Australian Sport” in 1999.
A deeply committed Patron of Rainbow Club Australia, he was passionate about allowing young people with a disability to explore their abilities through sporting and recreational activities. Upon his death in 2012, Rainbow Club Australia renamed our annual ocean swim, Murray Rose Malabar Magic Ocean Swim, in his honour. His dedication, drive and his ability to be a friend to all, continues today as the Magic goes from strength to strength and is known as the most “inclusive swims on the calendar.”
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