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Ice swimming: New record set in Vienna

Ice swimming in Vienna for a good cause(Bild: Screenshot kameraOne)

300 people literally took the plunge into the cold water in Vienna's Museumsquartier on Thursday. They all wanted to be part of a new record for ice swimming.

The so-called Ultra Ice Challenge, launched by Samsung, took place under the guidance of extreme sportsman and experienced ice swimmer Daniel Fetz. The brave participants were prepared for the following challenge with breathing exercises: They had to endure for two minutes in a pool filled with ice water. Around three tons of ice had to be transported for this purpose.

Ice swimming for a good cause in Vienna(Bild: Screenshot kameraOne)

30,000 euros raised for the Paralympic Committee
But the efforts of the organizers and, above all, the courage of the participants paid off. A new national record was set in ice swimming and 30,000 euros were raised for the youth sports program of the Austrian Paralympic Committee. This is because Samsung supported each individual participation with 100 euros.

Daniel Fetz ice swimming(Bild: NORA FORSTHUBER)

On the sidelines of the event, the South Korean electronics company presented its new Galaxy Watch Ultra. This is aimed primarily at extreme athletes.