Introducing TEAM 9 – CAN/AUS
This determined Canadian-Australian endurance team is ready to push their limits once again. The powerhouse adventure racing duo of Mitch Nissen and Hilary Bell are joined by Murray Macpherson, a strong swimmer turned ultra-endurance runner. With experienced navigator Brock Hawke providing strategic support, they form a resilient and well-rounded team.
After a hard-fought third-place finish in OWR 2024, their journey is far from over. Driven by a relentless desire to grow, they are eager to take on the extreme challenge of One Water Race 2025.
“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.”
I seek moments in life where I can have raw experiences in the outdoors with good people.
Mitch Nissen, Townsville, Aus
2024 – One Water, third place, finisher.
2023 – One Water, 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
I like swimming and running for a long, long time, especially with an awesome and fun team!
Hilary Bell, Toronto, Can
2024 – One Water third place, finisher
2024 – Coast to Coast 10th Elite Female
2023 – One Water, 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
I want to be challenged, this race looks tough and with unknown obstacles to overcome.
Murray Macpherson, Bundaberg, Aus
2024 – Adventure racing Asia World Cup championship winner
2024 – Smurfs Backyard Ultra, 2nd place ‘assistant’, 25 laps, 175km
2024 – On a Mission 4hr multi sport race winner
2024 – Grin N Bear it 6hr multi sport race winner
2024 – 6 hr herberton rogaine winner racing with Mitch and Hils
2024 – Turtle and the Lamb 21km trail run race, winner
2024 – 42km Cairns marathon, 3h:02m
2023 – 42km Cairns marathon, 3h:04m
2018 – Representing Malawi at Youth Olympics: 800m freestyle, 50m freestyle
2016 – 5km open water swimming state championship, 1h15m
I look forward to being part of a great team, working together to achieve our goal.
Brock Hawke, Townsville, Aus
2024 – One Water Race third place finisher
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
