The event, hosted at the Port Moresby Naval Base, saw Australia dominate both the men’s and women’s category.
The men’s division was the first to take to the Port Moresby waters at 9am today.
Only four countries had registered for the men’s event, and they are: Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii and Solomon Islands.
Australia’s 21-year-old athlete, Ethan Owens, was the first of the 7 swimmers to complete the 8 laps, clocking 1 hour, 42 minutes and 28 seconds.