Category: Winter Swimming
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As Winter Swimming Gains Popularity, the Benefits and Risks of Taking an Icy Plunge | PBS NewsHour
It’s the middle of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, and while it might not feel like the season for jumping in the water, more and more people are finding an icy plunge invigorating. William Brangham takes a look at the world of winter swimming and both its potential benefits and risks.
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Over $48,000 Raised for Special Olympics With Polar Plunge in Greenwood | WTHR
Saturday’s cold weather did not stop around 115 people from taking a dive into a freezing pool in Greenwood. “I’m freezing for a reason,” Matthew Hovey said. This swim was all for the Special Olympics Indiana Athletes Polar Plunge. It’s one of several fundraising events through Special Olympics, only in this one, people not only…
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Special Olympics Nebraska Hosts Annual Polar Plunge Fundraiser | KETV NewsWatch 7
Organizers said about 1,100 pledges registered which was double what it was two years ago.
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Take the Polar Plunge for Dare County Special Olympics Athletes | Dare County
The Dare County Special Olympics invites the public to take part in the organization’s annual Polar Plunge fundraising event beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Jennette’s Pier, which is located at 7223 S. Virginia Dare Trail in Nags Head. The funds raised during this event by donors and event sponsors will…
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Thousands Take Part in Polar Bear Plunge to Support Special Olympics | WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore
There’s nothing like plunging into cold water during the winter to get your adrenaline pumping. More than 2,500 people participated in the main Maryland Plunge along with Gov. Wes Moore. The athletes participate free of charge because the millions of dollars raised and donated at the Polar Bear Plunge account for more than 40% of…
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Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Continues | FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
FOX 9’s Ian Leonard was in Maple Grove for the Polar Plunge to help raise money for the Special Olympics on Saturday.
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Swimmers From All Over Europe Brave the Icy Danish Waters of Skagen | No Comment TV
Founded in 2012 by Rita Eeg, the Skagen Winter Swimming Festival brings together swimmers from all over Europe each year.
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Ian Leonard takes on Special Olympics Polar Plunge | FOX 9
FOX 9 meteorologist Ian Leonard took the Polar Plunge at White Bear Lake to help raise funds for Special Olympics Minnesota.
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Special Olympics Texas Hosting Polar Plunge in Boerne | KENS 5
The event will take place on Feb. 22.