Triathlon: First-time triathlete learns to swim in eight weeks - BBC

John McDermott says he always wanted to compete in a triathlon but could not swim.

Eight weeks ago John McDermott couldn't swim and had a fear of water. He had never in his life been in a swimming pool. At the seaside, he wouldn't let the water rise above his ankles. But the 36-y… [+3430 chars]

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