China's winter swimmers

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Decked in thick winter jackets, dozens of people stood in subzero temperature next to a pool at Harbin in China’s northernmost province of Heilongjiang on Sunday (January 5), waiting to watch members of a local swim team take their plunge into the icy water.Moments later, 70-year-old swimming enthusiast Feng Shangbin walked out of a shed in his trunks and swim cap to the enthusiastic applause of the spectators. After positioning himself at the top of a small flight of steps, he dived into the freezing water and started swimming.Over 200 members of the Harbin winter swim team actively participate in various swimming activities across winter in the city, Feng said. Swimming in the extreme cold has immense health benefits, Feng attested, improving his sleep and appetite.Fellow team member Liu Shurong echoed the sentiment, saying she felt amazing after a swim in the frigid water.“Back in the day, I used to get leg cramps, and ever since I started winter swimming, it has stopped,” Liu said.Known for its ice festival which draws thousands of visitors annually, winter temperatures in Harbin can dip to as low as -35 degrees Celsius (-31 degrees Fahrenheit).<div>(Production: Josh D. Arslan; Xiaoyu Yin, Jacinta Goh)</div>

Decked in thick winter jackets, dozens of people stood in subzero temperature next to a pool at Harbin in China’s northernmost province of Heilongjiang on Sunday (January 5), waiting to watch members of a local swim team take their plunge into the icy water.

Decked in thick winter jackets, dozens of people stood in subzero temperature next to a pool at Harbin in China’s northernmost province of Heilongjiang on Sunday (January 5), waiting to watch members of a local swim team take their plunge into the icy water.

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China's winter swimmers take icy plunge to improve health

China's winter swimmers take icy plunge to improve health

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Published Jan 06, 2025 05:42 PM PHT

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