{"id":252774,"date":"2023-03-14T04:53:39","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T02:53:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=129644"},"modified":"2023-03-14T04:53:39","modified_gmt":"2023-03-14T02:53:39","slug":"new-world-record-human-and-canine-pair-to-complete-the-iconic-robben-island-freedom-swim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/new-world-record-human-and-canine-pair-to-complete-the-iconic-robben-island-freedom-swim\/","title":{"rendered":"New World Record: Human and Canine Pair to Complete the Iconic Robben Island \u2018Freedom Swim\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"scaip scaip-1 \">\n<aside id=\"republication_tracker_tool-2\" class=\"republication_tracker_tool clearfix\">\n<h5 class=\"adtitle\">Republish for Free<\/h5>\n<div class=\"license\">\n<p><button name=\"Republish This Story\" id=\"cc-btn\" class=\"republication-tracker-tool-button\">Republish This Story<\/button><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"license\" rel=\"noreferrer license noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nd\/4.0\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Creative Commons License\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/new-world-record-human-and-canine-pair-to-complete-the-iconic-robben-island-freedom-swim.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Creative Commons License\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/new-world-record-human-and-canine-pair-to-complete-the-iconic-robben-island-freedom-swim.png\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"message\">\n<p>Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Cape Town, South Africa \u2013 Nick Bush, serial entrepreneur and adventurer, is about to embark on a new challenge, and this time he\u2019s bringing his four-legged friend Bud along for the ride. Nick and Bud are set to break a new world record by becoming the first human and canine pair to complete the iconic Robben Island swim.<\/p>\n<p>The Robben Island swim is a well-known and notoriously challenging 7.5km open water swim from Robben Island to the mainland, and is often referred to as the \u201cfreedom swim\u201d. Nick and Bud have been training hard for months, braving the icy cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Town four times a week in preparation for this momentous feat.<\/p>\n<p>Bud, a loyal and intrepid swimmer, will become the first dog to complete the swim, making history in the process. Nick and Bud\u2019s attempt at this world record is not only a physical challenge, but also a testament to the incredible bond between humans and their furry companions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBud and I have been training for months for this incredible challenge, and we\u2019re both ready to take on the swim together. We know it\u2019s not going to be easy, but we\u2019re excited to make history and show what humans and dogs can achieve together,\u201d said Nick.<\/p>\n<p>The swim is set to take place on a date between 13 March \u2013 20 March, and Nick and Bud have been getting plenty of media attention in the lead-up to the event. The world will be watching as this dynamic duo takes on the challenge of a lifetime and sets a new world record.<\/p>\n<p>Nicholas Bush is a serial entrepreneur with a huge passion for growth in all businesses in the continent of Africa, with a primary focus on the beverages and manufacturing sectors. He is predominantly involved in beer, RTDs, and cannabis sectors. He is the founder of Drifter Brewing Co, a director of Bature Brewery in Nigeria \u2013 the fastest growing beer brand in West Africa, and the founder of Cape Evergreen Cannabis Farm and Under the Table Cannabis Club \u2013 South Africa\u2019s first-ever digital cannabis club.<\/p>\n<p>Nicholas loves growing businesses in Africa and has a successful track record of equity raises for several businesses at different stages of growth. He is a firm believer in pushing individuals to exceed their perceived boundaries and reach their fullest potential, with the belief that there is no growth in the comfort zone.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from his business ventures, Nicholas is also an adventure enthusiast. He enjoys paragliding, sailing, rock climbing, flying planes, and most recently, cold water swimming. He is about to embark on a cold water swim with his dog, breaking a new world record for the longest distance swam by a dog and human pair.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mypr.co.za\/contact\/featured\/\">CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za for free<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <span class=\"post-views-icon dashicons dashicons-chart-bar\"><\/span> <span class=\"post-views-label\">Press Release Views since 1 July 2022:<\/span> <span class=\"post-views-count\">118<\/span> <\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-pagination pagination\">Pages: <span class=\"post-page-numbers current\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>1<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/new-world-record-human-and-canine-pair-to-complete-the-iconic-robben-island-freedom-swim\/2\/\" class=\"post-page-numbers\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>2<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\">Source: MyPR.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Cape Town, South Africa \u2013 Nick Bush, serial entrepreneur and adventurer, is about to embark on a new challenge, and this time he\u2019s bringing his four-legged friend Bud along for the ride. 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