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A true Swan in Queensland Source:Island As a two year old boy he faced the heartbreaking consequences of the divorce of his parents , and his early years were somewhat unsettled as his father with whom he remained, did his best within his limitations .Six homes of family friends of his father, and ten years later there emerged a strong willed young boy with a passion for swimming and diving, and a steely determination focussed on making a success of his life. His mental toughness by this time had few parallels and Anton Swan devoid of any bitterness treated every challenge as an opportunity and overcame each with that same resolve. When the invitation to swim in competition to cross the Palk Strait was extended, Anton, by now 20- years in age, readily accepted it . After 17 hours in the water , with the finishing line within sight, he ...