Episode 3: Ice Swimming – Meet the athletes

Ice Swimming has grown in popularity since it began in 2013, with the first World Championships in 2015.
Dr Heather Massey interviews swimmers and officials of the International Ice Swimming GB Championships to find out more about the sport, the benefits of ice swimming, and how to get involved.
Find someone who knows what they’re doing and give it a go. Yes, it will be cold once you get in – but once you get acclimatised and used to that feeling, it is the best feeling in the world.
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