Malabar Magic Ocean Swim 2026

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The 2026 Malabar Magic Ocean Swim is back on Sunday 15 February!

Following careful assessment and consultation, the Murray Rose Malabar Magic Ocean Swim scheduled for 15 February 2026 will not proceed as planned. This decision was not made lightly and with safety as the absolute priority.

In 2026 the event will transition to the Malabar Magic Virtual Swim, enabling swimmers to participate individually in their preferred location while continuing to raise vital funds for Rainbow Club Australia. You can register for this swim below. If you already have a fundraising page and are able to participate virtually, please continue to use your fundraising page to share with friends and family. You can also make a donation to Rainbow Club below.

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100% of all funds raised from the Malabar Magic Ocean Swim go to the Rainbow Club.

At Rainbow Club we know that disability doesn't mean inability. We believe that every child has a right to learn how to swim; Rainbow Club provides personalised lessons for children with disabilities. Please click here to view latest Annual Review.

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About Murray Rose

Murray Rose, AM (6 January 1939 - 5 April 2012) was a six-time Olympic medalist (four gold, one silver, one bronze), and at one time held the world records in the 400-metre, 800-metre, and 1500-metre freestyle (long course). He made his Olympic debut at the 1956 Melbourne Summer Olympics as a 17-year-old and won three Olympic medals, all gold. Four years later, as a 21-year-old, he won three Olympic medals (one gold, one silver, one bronze) at the 1960 Rome Summer Olympics.

In 1983, Dawn Fraser and Murray Rose were named the greatest Australian Olympians in history. It followed an Australian-wide vote by past and present Olympians.

He was Inducted in The Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1985 as an Athlete Member for his contribution to the sport of swimming and was Elevated to Legend of Australian Sport” in 1999.

A deeply committed Patron of Rainbow Club Australia, he was passionate about allowing special needs children to explore their abilities through sporting and recreational activities. Upon his death in 2012, Rainbow Club Australia renamed our annual ocean swim, Murray Rose Malabar Magic Ocean Swim, in his honour. His dedication, drive and his ability to be a friend to all, continues today as the Magic goes from strength to strength and is known as the most “inclusive swims on the calendar.”