Facebook group Wellington Ocean Swimmers says Nick Hobson died last night at Mana despite efforts from his crew and a rescue helicopter to resuscitate him.

A message on the page says his death will be a shock.

He leaves his wife and two children.

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12 Apr: Frustration from swimmer Lewis Clareburt, despite setting at New Zealand record at the national championships in Hastings

11 Apr: To the national swimming championships in Hastings..

10 Apr: Swimmer Hazel Ouwehand has powered to the New Zealand 50-metre butterfly record at the national championships in Hastings

02 Mar: There's a critical shortage of swimming teachers across the country

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