1 Nov 2023

Champion swimmer moving cities due to problems getting pool space

From Checkpoint, 5:52 pm on 1 November 2023

Champion Swimmer Lewis Clareburt is refusing to stay in his lane!

The multi commonwealth games medalist is moving from the Capital to Auckland to ramp up his Olympic campaign after ongoing problems securing a training spot at Wellington council operated pools.

Clareburt's 50 metre lane bookings were being cancelled at short notice disrupting his intense training schedule in the vital games lead up.

But Auckland has a lot more options, so he is on the move.

Champion Swimmer Lewis Clareburt speaks to Lisa Owen. And a statement from Wellington City Council says its staff have been working extremely hard to accommodate Lewis Clareburt's needs but it's not in a position to offer the level of facilities he requires.

It says this isn't the outcome it was hoping for and it will continue to offer him access to its facilities when he's in Wellington.