Simon Harmer
From Openwaterpedia
Simon Harmer is a 46-year-old British para swimmer from Winchester, England, a double leg amputee who lost his legs to IED in Afghan, from Winchester. He served as a combat medical technician in the British Army with two tours of Bosnia, Iraq, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Afghanistan.
Open Water Swimming Highlights
- He provides inspiration and coaching for open water swimmers, wild swimmers, cold water swimmers, and sea swimmers.
- On 19 January 2020 in Andark Lake, UK, he swam 1000m in 5.80°C water and 0.00°C air temperature in 24 minutes 11 seconds with observer Kate Steels.
- On 23 February 2020 in the Sandford Lido, UK, he competed in the IISA Great British Championships 1000m in 6.50°C water and 0.00°C air temperature in 19 minutes 59.35 seconds.
- On 11 December 2021 in Hatfield, Doncaster, UK, he swam 1000m in 6.00°C water and 8.00°C air temperature in 23 minutes 22.78 seconds with observer Kate Steels.
TEDx Talks
I Try to Live My Life as a Thank You | Simon Harmer | TEDxRoyalTunbridgeWells
Making memories, what's the point? | Simon Harmer | TEDxWinchester
