International Winter Swimming Competition in Murmansk. 15 countries, 1000 m long swimming distance in ice-cold water - a tough experience.
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A barrel with warm water.
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Greeting dance for the participants of International Winter Swimming Competition in Murmansk.
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Some like it cold.
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Some like it cold.
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While some people are skiing, others are swimming.
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The public at International Winter Swimming Competition in Murmansk.
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Ice statues at International Winter Swimming Competition in Murmansk.
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Giving advice and support.
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Before the solar eclipse.
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The winner takes it all.
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A huge screen outside to watch the competitions.
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Zani Müller, a swimmer from Cape Town with an amazing tenacity giving an interview to the local newspaper ( 1st place among long distance swimmers 25-29 years old). Prepping for the competions in South Africa is not an easy task, Zani trains at a fish-freezing plant in an ice-loaded barell.
