Sydney Morning Herald Cole Classic celebrates its 33rd year on Sunday

By Han Nguyen
Updated February 6 2016 - 2:08am, first published 1:52am
Nicholas Cole, the son of Graham Cole the founder of the original Cole Classic in 1983. Photo: Peter Rae
Nicholas Cole, the son of Graham Cole the founder of the original Cole Classic in 1983. Photo: Peter Rae
Graham Cole, organiser of the Cole Classic swimming event, pictured at Bondi in 1989. Photo: Barry Chapman
Graham Cole, organiser of the Cole Classic swimming event, pictured at Bondi in 1989. Photo: Barry Chapman

When Nicholas Cole was in his 20s, his father Graham said he had an idea about creating a swimming event. At the time Nick just rolled his eyes but little did he know how big his father's vision could grow.