Afri-Ski
South Africa /
Free State /
Phuthaditjhaba /
World
/ South Africa
/ Free State
/ Phuthaditjhaba
World / Lesotho
snowboard, ski resort / area, interesting place, ice swimming place
Ski resort
The Southern African Ice Swimming championship is held in the pond. It has to be here as it is the only body of open water that freezes over. Swimmers have to do multiple laps to go the required distance as the pond is so small. Fifteen to twenty minutes in zero centigrade water. Massive medical support is laid on as the core body temps can drop from 98F to 86F.
The Southern African Ice Swimming championship is held in the pond. It has to be here as it is the only body of open water that freezes over. Swimmers have to do multiple laps to go the required distance as the pond is so small. Fifteen to twenty minutes in zero centigrade water. Massive medical support is laid on as the core body temps can drop from 98F to 86F.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 28°49'19"S 28°43'30"E
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