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What it takes to swim an 'Ice Mile'

January 12, 2026

Ice swimmer Pamela Stewart recently completed a three-kilometre qualifying swim in 9 C water, making her eligible to attempt an official 'Ice Mile' in water no warmer than 5 C. Ottawa Morning's Rebecca Zandbergen went to watch a recent training session.



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