by Roxanne | Jan 4, 2021 | General Event News
At the aQuellé Midmar Mile, we pride ourselves on having amazing sponsors, who literally go the ‘extra mile’ for our event. So we are very excited to announce that sponsor North Safety has donated 22,500 disposable masks to help keep our 2021 Swimmers safe... 
by Roxanne | Jan 4, 2021 | General Event News
2020 had many moments that some may prefer to forget, but it has also had many moments that we will remember for many days to come. Our aim is to spread positivity in a world that has been plagued by the COVID-19 virus. So to motivate and inspire others we are... 
by midmarmile | Feb 4, 2020 | General Event News, Media Releases
4 February 2020 – British swimming star Ashley Hogg has come nail-bitingly close to victory at the aQuellé Midmar Mile, and he’s determined this time he’ll top the podium. Hogg will be one of the main international threats, along with American Brendan Casey, in the... 
by midmarmile | Jan 21, 2020 | General Event News, General swimming info, Media Releases
21 January 2020 – KwaZulu-Natal Swimmer Chad Ho will be chasing an elusive eighth title when he takes on a strong international field at the famous aQuellé Midmar Mile, taking place near Howick from 8-9 February. The two-time Olympian last won the race in 2016, when... 
by Media | Sep 28, 2019 | General Event News, General swimming info, Media Releases
You may have seen the term “seeding event” being used on the aQuellé Midmar Mile website or on our Facebook page, but not been sure what this refers to. In a nutshell, a seeding event is a chance to have a practise run before the aQuellé Midmar Mile on 8-9 February.... 
by Media | Sep 20, 2019 | General Event News, General swimming info, Media Releases
Freestyle is the stroke chosen by many swimmers in the aQuellé Midmar Mile. While it is the first stroke that most of us learn as children and often considered the “easiest” stroke to master, there is strategy to this stroke, and following the tips below can make your...