Andy Donaldson (swimmer)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British-Australian |
| Born | 10 February 1991 Irvine, Scotland, UK |
| Sport | |
| Country | Great Britain |
| Sport | Marathon Swimming |
| Club | City of Perth Swimming Club |
| Coached by | Eoin Carroll, Ryan Evernden |
Andrew Donaldson (born 10 February 1991 in Irvine, Scotland) is a Scottish-Australian marathon swimmer, motivational speaker, and mental health advocate. Donaldson is a three-time world record holder, most notably for the fastest time to complete the Oceans Seven marathon swim challenge.
On 19 September 2024, he broke the world record for the Manhattan Island Swim, completing the 45.9 km course in 5 hours, 41 minutes and 48 seconds. He also holds the fastest swim across the Cook Strait - the waters between New Zealand's North and South Islands.
Andrew was voted Man of the Year and Performance of the Year in the World Open Water Swimming Association awards for 2023.