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 multiple world record holder, and the first person to complete the Oceans Seven marathon swim challenge within a single year.
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 holds the record for fastest swim across New Zealand's Cook Strait - the waters between the 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.