PARALYMPIC gold medallist Joshua Hofer “The Hoff” recently visited all three Swan Active centres as part of his challenge to set a Guinness World Record by swimming 400m freestyle at 30 metro centres in three months.

Swan Active centres – Midland, Ballajura and Beechboro – were amongst the first in Mr Hofer’s journey.

From May 30, he spent a week at the centres and completed his laps on June 6 at Ballajura.

A City of Swan spokesperson said it was an honour to have Mr Hofer at the centres.

“We’re delighted to have hosted Josh at all three of our Swan Active centres as part of his incredible challenge,” the spokesperson said.

“We loved watching him power through laps with great determination and skill.”

Mr Hofer won his first gold medals at the age of 17 at the 1991 Special Olympics World Games in Minneapolis.

In 1992, he competed at the Paralympic Games for persons with mental handicap in Madrid, where he won five gold, four silver, and two bronze medals.

The following year he was awarded the Order of Australia (OAM) for his service to sport.

The spokesperson said it was an exciting experience for everyone to witness Mr Hofer in the water.

“Huge congratulations to Josh. It’s an amazing achievement in the making,” they said.

“We are cheering him on every step of the way and can’t wait to see him smash that world record.”

Earlier this year, Mr Hofer set a record by swimming at 33 metro clubs in just four months.

The current record attempt is set to be completed at the end of September.