Hello I’m Andy Donaldson - a Chartered Accountant turned ultramarathon swimmer, motivational speaker, and advocate for mental health and ocean conservation. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I rediscovered my love for swimming and with it, a renewed sense of purpose. What began as a personal challenge to revisit unfulfilled sporting goals quickly grew into a mission to inspire others, support mental health, and create meaningful change.In 2023, I became the first person to complete the Oceans Seven, the world’s seven toughest channel swims, within a year, setting multiple records and raising vial funds for mental health, a cause close to my heart.Oceans Seven Achievements1) English Channel: 33km in 8:00:00 - British Record2) North Channel: 34km in 9:13:57 - British Record3) Cook Strait: 22km in 4:33:50 - World Record4) Molokai Channel: 43km in 15:51:005) Strait of Gibraltar: 14.4km in 2:56:51 - British Record6) Catalina Channel: 32.3km in 9:22:02 - British Record7) Tsugaru Strait: 19.5km in 13:04:30World Records:• Cook Strait: 22km in 4:33 - fastest time• Oceans Seven: 200km in 63:02 - fastest cumulative time• Manhattan Island: 46km in 5:41 - fastest timeOther Notable Highlights:• World Open Water Swimming Association’s Man of the Year 2023• World Open Water Swimming Association’s Performance of the Year 2023• Winner of the Rottnest Channel Swim: 20km in 4:04• Completed Epic Swim Maui: a 220km UN-backed circumnavigation of Maui for ocean healthFor me, sport is about much more than records and accolades - it’s about personal growth, resilience, and creating opportunities to make a difference. Looking ahead, my mission is to continue using sport as my vehicle to support causes close to my heart, to inspire others, and to drive positive change across the world.Outside of swimming, I’m a small business owner and motivational speaker. These roles allow me to blend my expertise in accounting and finance with my passion for learning and helping others.Key Qualifications• Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ)• Diploma of Financial Planning (RG146)• BSc Accounting & Finance (1st Class Honours, Loughborough University)• Straight A's and Deputy Head Boy (Largs Academy)If you’re passionate about swimming, mental health, or ocean health, let’s connect and create waves of positive change together🌊