Introducing TEAM 7 – CAN/AUS
The determined multi-nationality endurance swimrun team: combining the Canadian/Aussie adventure racing duo of Mitch and Hilary, professional Swedish athlete Marcus Hultgren, and experienced Aussie navigator Brock Hawke as support crew. Hilary is a phenomenal racer and ex-canadian professional swimmer, Mitch is an experienced navigator, swimmer and expedition racer, Marcus is a professional athlete competing across Ironman and Swimrun and Brock is an accomplished adventure racer competing alongside Mitch and Hilary.
We are constantly seeking the next challenge that provides the environment for us to grow. One Water poses a unique set of challenges requiring endurance, teamwork, resilience, strategy and teamwork to be successful. We want to test our skills and be pushed to encourage growth.
One Water is the ultimate test that satisfies my ‘Why?’ physically, mentally and emotionally.
Mitch Nissen, Townsville, QLD
2023 – One Water Race, 237km, DNF, third furthest team
2023 – Australasian Rogaine Championships 9th place
2023 – Oceania Adventure Racing Champions
2023 – Godzone New Zealand finisher, 26th place
2022 – Explore Gippsland (adventure race), 23h31m, 2nd place
2022 – Raid100 (100 hour expedition race), 7th place
2022 – 23km Goldrush Trail Run, 1h51m, 2nd place
2022 – Australasian Rogaine Championships 9th place
2009 – Queensland Championships Surf Life Saving – Ironman 3rd place
2008 – Qld swimming championships 800m freestyle 9m35s ; 400m freestyle 4m40s
I like swimming and running for a long, long time, especially with an awesome and fun team!
Hilary Bell, Toronto
2023 – One Water Race, 237km, DNF, third furthest team
2023 – Noosa Tri Age group winner
2023 – Godzone New Zealand finisher, 26th place
2022 – Expedition Canada (expedition race), 81h29m, 2nd Place
2022 – Explore Gippsland (adventure race), 23h31m, 2nd Place
2017 Cairns 70.3 Ironman, 4h52m, 5th Place (19minutes for 1.9km swim!)
Competed internationally in swimming for Canada and accomplished the following:
2006, 2008 Junior World Swimming Championships Canadian Team Member
2007 Pan American Games Silver & Bronze Medals (Freestyle Relays)
2007 Swimming World Cup Canadian Team Member
2007-2010 Canadian National Age Group Relays Record Holder
2008 Canadian Olympic Trials 7th place 200m Freestyle
2012 Canadian Olympic Trials qualifier
2013-2014 Ontario University Athletics Women’s Swimming Championship 1st place
I want to improve on last year’s performance; We race to win.
Marcus Hultgren, Stockholm
2023 – One Water Race, 237km, DNF, third furthest team
2023 – Sahara-man, 9:03:53, 1st place
2023 – Swedman, 12:45, 2nd place
2021 – Laponia Triathlon, 9:37, 1st place
2017 – Long course Wales, 3-day triathlon event, 1st place
2016 – Long course Wales, 3-day triathlon event, 1st place
2015 – ÖtillÖ, 2nd place mix
2014 – ÖtillÖ, 3rd place male
I watched the team last year and I think with some improvements we can win.
Brock Hawke, Townsville, QLD
2023 – Oceania Adventure Racing Champions
2023 – Godzone New Zealand finisher (navigator), 26th place
2023 – Ravenshoe 6 hour Rogaine winner
2022 – Grin N Bear It Multisport winner
2022 – Geoquest adventure race 4th place
2022 – Wildside Adventure Race 4th place
2022 – Australasian Rogaine Championships 9th Place
