10 Jul 2025

'Mad buggers': Ice Swimming Champs start in 5 degree lake

From Nine To Noon, 9:40 am on 10 July 2025

The annual Ice Swimming Championships are underway at St Bathans in Central Otago.

Ice swimming is swimming in water temperatures below 5 degrees - unassisted with a silicone cap, pair of goggles, and standard swimming suit. 

Competitors in the one mile swim are in the water now.

Kathryn speaks with Event Director Sue Sherwen from St Bathans.

 

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