Category: Winter Swimming
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Watch Highlights from the 2025 COPE Galway Christmas Swim
Over 1,000 swimmers and dippers made their way to Blackrock beach, Salthil for the 2025 COPE Galway Christmas Swim on a sunny December day. We had people from across Galway, Ireland and international guests who were in Galway for Christmas. Watch highlights from the event.
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St. Pete Frogman Swim Raising Money for Navy Seals | 10 Tampa Bay News
The 2026 Frogman Swim in St. Pete raises money for the Navy Seals foundation.
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Over 40 Swimmers Brave Icy Vltava River for Prague’s Three Kings Swim | No Comment TV
In the Czech Republic, more than 40 swimmers took part in Prague’s Three Kings Swim, diving into the icy Vltava River near the Charles Bridge. See Euronews
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Thousands Plunge Into 2026 With Polar Bear Swim at Vancouver’s English Bay | CBC British Columbia
Thousands started off their New Year with a dip in English Bay. Over the years the event has become more than just a communal dip into frigid waters, with 2026 marking the 106th edition of the annual Vancouver Polar Bear Swim. CBC’s Troy Charles joined in on the festivities and braved the cold water.
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Hundreds Brave Cold Waters In Barcelona’s Traditional New Year Swim | VERTEX
Hundreds of swimmers welcomed 2026 by plunging into the chilly Mediterranean Sea at Barcelona’s Barceloneta beach as part of the city’s traditional New Year’s Day swim. Under clear winter skies, participants ran from the sand into waters measuring around 14.5°C, many wearing Santa hats and festive accessories. Longtime swimmers said the annual dip is the…
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Search Called off as Two People Presumed Dead on Christmas Day Swim | SWNS
A search has been called off for two people presumed dead on a Christmas Day swim – after fresh video emerged of the dramatic rescue efforts. Emergency services were called at 10.25am yesterday to the beach at Budleigh Salterton in Devon following concern for people in the water. Devon and Cornwall Police, said a number…
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Grant Hackett Faces Ice Bath Dare for Childhood Cancer | 7NEWS
Swimming legend Grant Hackett joined CEOs from across the country in completing fear-based dares to raise awareness for childhood cancer. The challenges included ice baths, walking on fire and glass, bathing with snakes, and shaving their heads. Hackett participated in an ice bath despite promising himself he’d never do one again after his swimming career…