Making a splash in Bronte!

Award winning Australian photographer Ryan Pierse has shot a wonderful photo essay on the Bronte Splashers, the world’s oldest winter swimming club.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 09: Bronte Splashers Swimming Club members compete at Bronte Pool on July 09, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

1/30SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 09: Bronte Splashers Swimming Club members compete at Bronte Pool on July 09, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 25: Bronte Splashers Swimming Club members compete at Bronte Pool on June 25, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

2/30SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 25: Bronte Splashers Swimming Club members compete at Bronte Pool on June 25, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Bronte Splashers Swimming Club members compete at Bronte Pool on July 16, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

3/30SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Bronte Splashers Swimming Club members compete at Bronte Pool on July 16, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 23: Bronte Splashers Swimming Club members compete in a heavy swell at Bronte Pool on July 23, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

4/30SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 23: Bronte Splashers Swimming Club members compete in a heavy swell at Bronte Pool on July 23, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 23: Bronte Splashers Swimming Club members compete at Bronte Pool on July 23, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

5/30SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 23: Bronte Splashers Swimming Club members compete at Bronte Pool on July 23, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 23: Bronte Splashers Swimming Club members prepare to compete in a heavy swell at Bronte Pool on July 23, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

6/30SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 23: Bronte Splashers Swimming Club members prepare to compete in a heavy swell at Bronte Pool on July 23, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 25: Bronte Splashers Swimming Club members prepare to race at Bronte Poolon June 25, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

7/30SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 25: Bronte Splashers Swimming Club members prepare to race at Bronte Poolon June 25, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Bronte Splashers Swimming Club members recover after a race at Bronte Pool on July 16, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

8/30SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Bronte Splashers Swimming Club members recover after a race at Bronte Pool on July 16, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

9/30SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 25: Bronte Splashers Swimming Club members compete at Bronte Pool on June 25, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Bronte Splashers member Dave Magnussen poses at Bronte Pool on July 16, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. At 81 years old, Dave Magnussen is the oldest current member of the club. He has taken part in the weekly weekend races for the past 23 years. Despite living in SydneyÕs northern suburb of Chatswood, he makes the journey to Eastern Suburbs every Sunday to race. Dave loves the company, the swimming and the warm sunny days, and thinks the BBQ lunch at the club is the best value for $5 you can get. His favourite event is the 90m handicap, as he says the younger swimmers are too quick for him in the sprints. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

10/30SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Bronte Splashers member Dave Magnussen poses at Bronte Pool on July 16, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. At 81 years old, Dave Magnussen is the oldest current member of the club. He has taken part in the weekly weekend races for the past 23 years. Despite living in SydneyÕs northern suburb of Chatswood, he makes the journey to Eastern Suburbs every Sunday to race. Dave loves the company, the swimming and the warm sunny days, and thinks the BBQ lunch at the club is the best value for $5 you can get. His favourite event is the 90m handicap, as he says the younger swimmers are too quick for him in the sprints. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 18: Bronte Splashers member Ginny Hedderman poses at Bronte Pool on July 9, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. 73-year-old Ginny Hedderman has been swimming with the Bronte Splashers for 16 years, after being introduced to the club by friends. Her favourite event is the 90m, 3 lap race and on days when itÕs not too cold, sheÕll have a dip in the ocean post-race as well. Ginny says big waves and swell can sometimes be a challenge and some Sundays it feels like sheÕs swimming in a washing machine. She remembers many years ago competition had to be stopped after they found a baby shark in the pool. One of the members caught it and returned it to the ocean and racing continued. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

11/30SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 18: Bronte Splashers member Ginny Hedderman poses at Bronte Pool on July 9, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. 73-year-old Ginny Hedderman has been swimming with the Bronte Splashers for 16 years, after being introduced to the club by friends. Her favourite event is the 90m, 3 lap race and on days when itÕs not too cold, sheÕll have a dip in the ocean post-race as well. Ginny says big waves and swell can sometimes be a challenge and some Sundays it feels like sheÕs swimming in a washing machine. She remembers many years ago competition had to be stopped after they found a baby shark in the pool. One of the members caught it and returned it to the ocean and racing continued. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 25: Bronte Splashers Swimming Club members prepare to compete in a heavy swell at Bronte Pool on June 25, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

12/30SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 25: Bronte Splashers Swimming Club members prepare to compete in a heavy swell at Bronte Pool on June 25, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 23: Bronte Splashers Swimming Club members prepare to race at Bronte Pool on July 23, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

13/30SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 23: Bronte Splashers Swimming Club members prepare to race at Bronte Pool on July 23, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 23: A Bronte Splashers Swimming Club member jump around the fence after the pool was closed due to a heavy swell at Bronte Pool on July 23, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

14/30SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 23: A Bronte Splashers Swimming Club member jump around the fence after the pool was closed due to a heavy swell at Bronte Pool on July 23, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 09: A Bronte Splashers Swimming Club member recovers after a race at Bronte Pool on July 09, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

15/30SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 09: A Bronte Splashers Swimming Club member recovers after a race at Bronte Pool on July 09, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 09: A Bronte Splashers Swimming Club member prepares to race at Bronte Poolon July 09, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

16/30SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 09: A Bronte Splashers Swimming Club member prepares to race at Bronte Poolon July 09, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

17/30SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Bronte Splashers Swimming Club members compete at Bronte Pool on July 16, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 25: Bronte Splashers Swimming Club members recover after a race at Bronte Pool on July 16, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

18/30SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 25: Bronte Splashers Swimming Club members recover after a race at Bronte Pool on July 16, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 09: A Bronte Splashers Swimming Club member celebrates a race win at Bronte Pool on July 09, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

19/30SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 09: A Bronte Splashers Swimming Club member celebrates a race win at Bronte Pool on July 09, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

20/30SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 25: Bronte Splashers Swimming Club members compete at Bronte Pool on June 25, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

21/30SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Bronte Splashers Swimming Club members recover after a race at Bronte Pool on July 16, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

22/30SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 23: Bronte Splashers Swimming Club members prepare to compete in a heavy swell At Bronte Pool on July 23, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 09: Bronte Splashers Swimming Club members prepare to race at Bronte Pool on July 09, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

23/30SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 09: Bronte Splashers Swimming Club members prepare to race at Bronte Pool on July 09, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

24/30SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 23: Bronte Splashers Swimming Club members compete at Bronte Pool on July 23, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 09: Bronte Splashers Swimming Club members cheer on competitors at Bronte Pool on July 09, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

25/30SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 09: Bronte Splashers Swimming Club members cheer on competitors at Bronte Pool on July 09, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

26/30SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 09: Bronte Splashers Swimming Club members compete at Bronte Pool on July 09, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

27/30SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 09: Bronte Splashers Swimming Club members compete at Bronte Pool on July 09, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

28/30SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Bronte Splashers Swimming Club members compete at Bronte Pool on July 16, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Bronte Splashers Swimming Club members prepare to compete at Bronte Pool on July 16, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

29/30SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Bronte Splashers Swimming Club members prepare to compete at Bronte Pool on July 16, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

30/30SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 25: Bronte Splashers Swimming Club members compete at Bronte Pool on June 25, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1921, the Bronte Splashers Swimming Club claims to be the oldest winter swimming club in the world. Club members meet at 9.30am every Sunday morning during Australian winter from the start of May to the end of September at the Bronte Baths to compete in sprint races with the aim of keeping fit during the winter months. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

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