Name Daniel McLellan | ||
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Daniel McLellan is a surf swimmer and life saving competitor in Australia. He has won numerous Australian Titles (SLSA) and competed in Kellogg's Surf League during its brief existence in mid/late 90's. He also represented Australia at the World Life Saving Championships and World Interclub Championships (now called RESCUE).
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He attempted high level pool swimming but did not qualify for Commonwealth or Olympic games in the 200m backstroke which he attempted to qualify for on multiple occasions. After retiring in 2000 (due to two shoulder operations) he attempted a comeback around 2007.
He was awarded a part scholarship from the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in the early 90's. He cites Surf-Ironman turned Olympian Grant Kenny and fellow Cronulla athlete, Triathlon World Champion Chris McCormack as his biggest Inspirations. He has worked as a swim coach in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia, and currently lives with his partner (former SLSA Beach Sprinter) Nicole Jones.