Introducing the incredible Antarctica Ice Swim ... put together by the International Ice Swimming Association. 15 swimmers (from 9 countries around the world) are taking part in this massive adventure next week - in an attempt to creat a new World Record. Four of them, including the swim director, are South Africans and are all Madswimmer legends. Ram Barkai - Ice Swimmer Samantha Whelpton Clinton le Sueur Jean Craven Medical support from Sean Gottschalk and moral support from Ivan Keun and Alet

🌊 The stage is set. 🏔 Lake Molveno, Italy: where the world’s toughest swimmers meet ice, endurance, and glory. From 50m sprints to the 1000m freestyle, relays, and record-breaking moments, every stroke counts under 5°C. Your Event Passport now updates live: train hard, register fast, and be part of the next European Championship. February 4–8 2026. Opening Ceremony: February 3. #molveno2026 #IISA #iceswimming #europeanchampionship #coldwaterchallenge #swimtheice #extremeendurance #molvenoitaly

Swimming expert talks about winter water safety