Entries for the South London Swimming Club-sponsored UK Cold Water Championships at Tooting bec Lido, England are now open. Click here for more information about the 30-yard race, the relays and the 500-yard endurance challenge.

With water temperatures as low as 3°C (37°F), just jumping in takes courage for most. But by the looks of the number of entrants, it appears the cold water swimming community has lots of individuals with supreme amounts of courage.

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