Known as “The Merthyr Mermaid,” Cath Pendleton earned a Guinness World Record for “The most southerly Ice Swim (female)” as the first person to swim a mile inside the Antarctica polar Circle.
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About
Cath Pendleton’s matter-of-fact ambitions in cold water, her easy-to-grasp descriptions of her swims in Antarctica and inside the Polar Circle in Russia served her well as the protagonist in a BBC One documentary film. She became the first woman to complete a Zero Ice Mile in 0.03°C water and -3.20°C air in 32 minutes 54 seconds in Antarctica.
Why it was nominated
For representing the Ice Swimming community so well and so authentically on BBC and in the media, and for achieving the Zero Ice Mile inside the Antarctic Polar Circle during the Antarctica 2020 International Swim.
Country
Wales
Swimmer
Cath Pendleton
Michelle lloyd
A wonderful lady and such a true inspiration
Cath Pendleton
Thank you very much lovely xx
Dave
A truly amazing effort on the ice swim .
Well done hope you win the award.
An inspiration to us all.
Stay Safe and well.?
Cath Pendleton
Thank you very much. Really tough competition but an honour to be nominated. x
Sarah Jones
To a Merthyr mermaid from a Taffy trout! Thanks for being an inspiration, good luck??
Cath
Thank you Taffy Trout xx
Sarah Hunt
A brilliant freind and an inspiration to many
Nina McGinley
People are often described as being an inspiration. Cath epitomises it.
Her dedication to improving at her sport and continuing to push her physical, mental and emotional boundaries have captured the hearts of a nation. She has shown that no matter your circumstances, if you have dreams and set goals , you can achieve.
Well Done Cath on all your successes so far…can’t wait until your next chapter.
James Craig
Well said Nina! X
Amazing such inspiration dedicated just awesome da-iawn Catherine xx
She is such a lovely person and so damn inspirational
Cath Pendleton
Thank you very much for your votes and lovely comments xx love you all xxx
Julie Thomas
Amazing! The Merthyr Mermaid, an absolute legend!!
Cath Pendleton
Thank you very much xx
Debbie Wayman
Caths dedication to Ice Swimming is such an insparation to all.
Cath Pendleton
Thank you very much swim buddy xx
William Murphy
So inspired by Cath and in awe of her determination and focus, award or no award you are amazing
Top girl
Cath Pendleton
Thank you very much xx
clare potter
Cath inspired me to try wild water swimming for well being. Not only that, watching her documentary The Merthyr Mermaid as a family, we discussed what it means to follow your passion. It ignited some wonderful conversations in our family. Good luck Cathx
Cath Pendleton
Clare, thank you very much xxx
Michelle white
Cath is amazing and truly serves to win this award. I got to witness her swim in Antarctica, it was an experience I will never forget. She’s my superhero ?♀️
Frances Jones
Cath is an amazing person and mother. She is truly gifted in her swimming abilities and nothing fazes her in her personal ambitions. A true inspiration to us all!
Annerre Cullen
Totally deserve this one. Lovely person with oddles of courage, adventure and kindness in her heart
Ina Nysschen
Cath is an example of how you can found inner strength and determination to achieve what you set your mind on. This woman is iron and so very inspirational. Cath introduced me to cold water swimming and I do it for mental health purposes. The added bonus is the amazing people you meet and become friends! Inspiration Cath! Merthyr Mermaid is our Queen of the cold water!
Clara Pinch
A wonderfully kind person who inspired over 120 ladies to join in and dip in cold water…a beautiful swimmer..glides..through water. My hero.
Sharon lewis
Cath is an inspiration to us all and such a lovely kind lady too! Good luck you’ve got my vote x
Kim
Brilliant!
Viki Brice
A fabulous swimming buddy who engages with everybody from elite athletes to toe dippers to encourage and promote open water and ice swimming. Who better to represent the sport than someone who has sacrificed her own swim achievements to give support to others who may be struggling. A well deserved nomination for a lovely, friendly, and fun lady who epitomises all that is good about community and swimming.
Helen Jones
My inspiration so proud of you my lovely friend well deserved.. good luck x
Cath Pendleton
Thank you very much lovely xx swim in Spring hopefully xx
Hazel Wheeler
If your not into cold water swimming, you will be after a chat with Cath. Her encouragement & warmth words inspires many a would be cold water swimmer. She is everyone’s swimmy friend. Pob Lwc Cath xxx
Cath Pendleton
Thanks Hazel lovely xx I blooming just love ice swimming xxx see you when we can x
Cath Pendleton
Viki thank you very much for your lovely comments, the journey from us first meeting to make up 4 Dippy Dragons and you introducing me to the “Ice Mile” and on has been amazing xx I really miss you and all my swim buddies and cannot wait until we can all swim together again xxx
Phil protheroe
Great inspiration. Deserves the award
Cath Pendleton
Thank you very much x
Maria
A true inspiration
Cath Pendleton
Thank you very much x
Garry Checksfield
Thoroughly engaging lady from the documentary – WYSIWYG for sure.
Nick Hungerford
Incredible and inspirational!
Kimberly Cole
Cath you are such an inspiration to so many! I am so glad you are being recognised for your achievements. Congratulations to our Merthyr Mermaid
Anne Saxon
Cath, you’re an inspiration to all cold water swimmers, and such a lovely person too! All good wishes to you in this competition. You deserve to win!
Clare James
Amazing..
Linda Jones
Well Done you are doing fantastic
Cath Pendleton
Thank you very much xx
Good Luck
Siri Schubert
Amazing achievement and inspiring journey! Awesome!
Cath Pendleton
Thanks very much 🙂
Kerry
What a woman! What an inspiration! Good luck to her in all she does ?????
Cath Pendleton
Thank you
Joanne John
You totally deserve this! Thanks for being such an inspiration x
Una Campbell
I’m so lucky to count Cath as a swimming friend, her care for everyone else is inspirational. Her film is a true depiction of personal courage. Proud to know her.
Cath Pendleton
Thank you Una, I am so glad we have become friends through our love of swimming.
Rachael Thomas
Good luck with the nomination….you thoroughly deserve it!
Jill
A very caring person should be so proud of her self having achieved so much good luck Cath
Alison Brown
Amazing woman and truly inspiring, just proves that resilience can be found in us all and at any age.
Sarah Clinton
Good luck – this would be so well deserved.
Ceri
A warm hearted lady who gives to so many. Fully deserving of these votes for inspiring others to make changes for the better.
Wendy Ived
Amazing lady! Inspirational
Mary
Inspired me to give it a go…loved it thank you x
Karen Hopkin
Inspired lots of midwives in her home town !!! Lots of us are dipping now !!!
What an inspiration you are Cath, good luck x
Claire Twin to Cath
AAA*
Absolutely Awesome Amazing
My Twinny-pingu (twin sister)
Been with my Twin through all her determination, stamina, never gives up strives to do all that dreams of. A Total Inspiration To All, So So Proud is a understatement.. Always onwards and upwards, mad as a box frogs I say, but this is my Twins boundless endless energy, stamina for achieving all that puts mind to, always has since a child too.. Personality so vibrant, can do attitude, never gives up..
Go go go Twinny never give up on your dreams SO PROUD OF YOU Luv ya millions Twinbob xxx Here’s to next challenges and goals Twinny-pingu cherub ???xxx
Valerie Griffiths
Brilliant person
Deb Howard
My little sis?
Absolutely fantastic, words cannot express how proud I am of my little sister and all her achievements, determination, stamina, and never gives up on her dreams.
So so proud and proud to say she is my little sis. You go girl on to your next dream. Love you loads. Debs xxx
Lisa donald
True inspiration
TRACEY
Such an inspiring lady. Well done Cath
Gemma Thomas
An absolute Wonder Woman and a true inspiration
Sandra
What an inspiration!
Cath inspires so much more than swimming..personally I feel she inspires you to go for your dreams .
Geri
Such an inspiration and an amazing women.
Helena
What a woman – an ordinary lass from Merthyr achieving extra-ordinary dreams, just because she fancied giving something a go!! Cath petal you should have had ‘Sports Personality of the Year’
Alberto Brito
Barbarita, eres una heroina popular y un ejemplo para los jovenes del mundo. Sigue con esa Alegria desafiando los limites. Te apoyamos.
Karen Davey
What an inspirational lady and so deserving of this award and many more!
Well done
Clare Parry-Jones
I watched the BBC documentary with headphones on. My partner told me afterwards how I had obviously been totally involved in the film, as there had been a lot of noises and tears emanating from me as I watched, and my body physically moved closer to the laptop, as if I wanted to dive in. I am moved, inspired and in awe. Thank you Cath, I don’t know if you have any real idea of the impact you have upon me and many others, and not just in the swimming! Diolch yn fawr!! Thank you so much.
Rich
An inspiration.
James Craig
Not only an inspirational, dedicated and determined lady, but a lovely, funny and caring woman. Honoured and delighted to call her a friend.
Becca
Really enjoyed the Merthyr Mermaid and listening to Cath on the Tough Girl (?) podcast! She is totally inspiring and seems so lovely and down to earth too!
Dee Newell
Above all else the reason cath should win this award is how open she is about what she does and how helpful she is to people aspiring to be like her, she is kind to all and a true ambassador for the world of open water swimming
Brett
Inspiring indeed I’ll never mention the water being cold again ! ?
Helen Collins
Fantastic women such an inspiration
Helen Davies
Cath deserves this so much. She is truly inspirational.
Well I’m lucky to say I have Cath as a friend. But then Cath epitomises friendship to all that dip or swim. She’s encouraging and supportive to all. Reflecting that swimming is for everyone and the value and worth it brings physically, mentally, emotionally and socially. She embodies that swimming is a life skill and lesson. While her sear capabilities as an ice swimmer .. well she’s super human!
Lindsey
Cath is the epitome of determination. I have been practically immersed in all things Merthyr Mermaid and have promoted the love and spirit. Fabulous woman. ❤️
Madruga
Ella és muy talentosa y merecedora
Mark Howell
Been in swimming as a coach for 20 years this lady is a true inspiration and great ambassador for the sport.
A true inspiration to the real people … love how relateable she is?, true inspiration xx
Libby Mcintosh
You absolutely deserve this cath, such an amazing inspiration. Wish you all the luck in the world xXx
Joanna Williams
Good luck, you swim in a local pond near me, you are an inspiration to many x
Carol Morgan
Absolutely brilliant you so deserve this x
Lynne Phillips
Absolutely brilliant ! a true inspirational down to earth genuine women well deserved.
Kellie Kabza
Voted…. fantastic effort, well done Cath, fingers crossed!
Marian Davies
Amazing achievement!
Juliet Humphrey
I’ve just discovered her and am blown away! Wondering now what I’m capable of! Thank you for leading the way to our ice edges! ????
Cath Pendleton
Thank you Juliet xx I love the ice xx
Eifion Davies
Good luck and all the best for 2021
Clair Francis
What an achievement! So inspiring and well deserved.
Jo Nix
Well done and good luck !
Amanda Chard
Good luck, amazing.
Sheran
Well done and good luck
Chris Ryan
We are so proud of you bringing some positive feedback for our town, the media and athers always want to put us down You have proven them wrong once again Thank You
Denise
Seen the program what a lovely down to earth lady, she should win this award
Nicola
Amazing achievement inspirational to all and of course she’s a lovely Welsh lady xx
Dawn Mckeown
You truly are an inspiration to everyone, good luck xx
Dee Boys
An amazing inspiring person with a humble attitude
Dee Jones
Good luck
Jess Shipley
An amazing inspiration. Good luck and all the best for your future swims! We’re behind you all the way!
Cathy
Amazing , could never swim in freezing water .well done .
Rachel Lindoewood
I am in awe of her dedication and achievements .a true inspiration and encourager of others
J Gough
Inspirational
Larraine
Inspiring, something the world needs now
Sian Steadman
Good luck
Caris Bowen
Wales is behind you all the way! Well done for everything you have achieved ??♀️❄️? x
Siân Williams
Loved the programme and your dedication and love of the water! Do it for the Welsh mermaids ?♀️
Emma Edwards
Loved the programme . ?♀️ . An amazing achievement! Definitely worthy of this award ?
Satyamati
A real inspiration, worthy of this award indeed.
Evie McMichael
What an incredible lady! So passionate and determined!! It’s so lovely to see! She deserves this award so badly!!!! X
Elin
Just keep swimming! Well done!
Linda
Really loved watching the Merthyr Mermaid, Cath you are an amazing lady, such an inspiration to so many ??????
Siân Lewis
Superwoman and all round inspiration to so many women. Thank you Cath ?♀️?♀️
Susie Davies-Lowe
Amazing and an inspirational open water swimmer ??
Hannah
Voted for the best xxx
Rachel
Truly inspirational!
Cath Pendleton
Thank you everyone for voting and your lovely comments xxx I am trying to answer but it keeps jumping xx so I thought I would try comment as one message xx thank you millions xx
Dela
A brilliant achievement and a great story!
Karen Grunhut
Good luck Cath. An incredible achievement.
Graciela García
La Sirena de hielo, valiente, osada, intrépida, Mujer, Felicitaciones, se merece todos los premios ❄?????♀️?❄
Mirella Melo
Una crack, valiente, decidida, felicitaciones. Toda la buena energia para que ganes. Totalmente MERECIDO
Magdalena Toledo
Grande Barbara eres una tremenda nadadora Sirena del Hielo
Laura Davies
So amazing to see Cath’s programme and since follow her on social media! An amazing and inspiring woman! Go Cath! xx
Ceinwen Paynton
What an ambassador you are for ice swimming and for women being physical, strong, determined. You are an inspiration!
Cristian osorio
Voto por Bárbara tremenda deportista única grande nuestra…
NigelDavies
Voting
Karen Maddock-Jones
A very determined lady. A true inspiration.
Rhian Evans
What an inspiration Cath is …gets my vote no question ❤️
Jayne edwards
Beautiful person
What an achievement fantastic