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Swimmer Breaks World Record at World Championships
Stocksbridge Leisure Centre's Wendy Figures has returned from the International Ice Swimming Association World Championships in Molveno, Italy, as a World Champion and World Record holder. The event, held in an outdoor 50m pool surrounded by the stunning Dolomites at 864m altitude, attracted 740 swimmers from across the globe. Wendy competed in four events over five days, braving water temperatures between 1-2°C. With no chance for acclimatisation due to thick ice, Wendy used her first event, the 500m freestyle, as a warm-up. She explained, “While I had trained in pools, lakes, and even ice baths at 3°C, this was a whole new challenge.” On Day 2, Wendy shone in the 50m Breaststroke, her strongest
event. Determined to beat the world record of 48.98 seconds, she powered through the icy water to achieve a stunning time of 46.63 seconds, earning a gold medal and setting a new world record. “The cheering from the GB team was incredible. The cold barely registered as I was so focused on the race,” she said. Wendy also claimed silver medals in the 200m Individual Medley and the 100m Breaststroke. Despite grueling conditions, including plunging temperatures and evening races, Wendy was thrilled with her achievements. BIG THANK YOU Wendy expressed her gratitude to everyone’s support and to her sponsors who played a vital role in her success:
ELETE HYDRATION for the electrolyte drinks that helped her through the tough training. RED EQUIPMENT for the robes and beanies that kept her warm. KITBRIX for the fabulous kit bags. ROCKET SCIENCE SPORTS for the brilliant swimsuits. Now, with the ice swimming season behind her, Wendy looks forward to summer long-distance swims and Masters competitions, though she’ll still join her “crazy but happy” swim buddies at Manvers Lake for icy dips.
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