Swim Action Photos - District Championships 2012

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The SMNE Summer Championships were a blast. There were lots of records and some great photos which were helped along by a new faster, sharper 300mm lens. It was difficult to choose but here are a few favourites. You can view the entire set here on my swim photos website.










Location: Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, Olympic Boulevard, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127, Australia

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