IISA Archives – World Open Water Swimming Association

Para-Swimmers Made Ice Swimming History at the 5th IISA World Championship
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WOWSA 03/15/2023 No Comment

The International Ice Swimming Association's 5th IISA World Championship ("IISA WC") in Samoëns, France, was a thrilling event that witnessed a historic moment for the para-swimming community. For the first time in Ice Swimming history, the championship event included a complete Para program, highlighting the organization's commitment to inclusivity and

Chilling Feats of Endurance: Top Performers at the Woerthersee Swim Ice Event in Austria
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WOWSA 02/24/2023 No Comment

Ice swimmers from all over the world converged in Krumpendorf for the annual Woerthersee Swim Ice event, braving the chilly waters of Lake Wörthersee to test their limits in a grueling long-distance swim

The Excitement Builds For Samoëns World Championship
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Steven Munatones 01/06/2023 No Comment

The 5th IISA World Championship will be held in the French ski resort town of Samoëns, France between January 12th - 15th. Bruno Cherblanc, director of the Samoëns Tourism Office, is prepared to host 1,500 participants and Mayor Jean Charles Mogenet has welcomed the International Ice Swimming Association contingent to his town, as has Event Director

Get Ready To Rumble With The Romanians In Samoens
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Steven Munatones 12/29/2022 No Comment

Paul Georgescu is leading 21 Romanian ice swimmers to the IISA 5th World Championship in Samoens, France

From Fire To Ice, An Autobiography by Ram Barkai
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WOWSA 08/08/2022 No Comment

Ram Barkai wrote an autobiography, From Fire to Ice.

Marion Joffle Is Absolutely Positively Tough In Negative Temperatures
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Steven Munatones 06/13/2022 No Comment

Marion Joffle of France swam the furthest distance at the Svalbard Ice Swimming Adventures in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway within the Arctic Circle.

5th IISA World Championship Details Announced
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Steven Munatones 05/23/2022 No Comment

The 5th IISA World Championship will be held in Samoëns in the French Alps between January 12th - 15th 2023.

Official Observers On Ice
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Steven Munatones 03/21/2022 No Comment

The International Ice Swimming Association announced its list of IISA Official Observers L1.

Update to the International Ice Swimming Association Policy – IISA Moves to a Total Ban
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Steven Munatones 03/04/2022 No Comment

The International Ice Swimming Association (IISA) policy on the events and impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been updated.

The Growing Romania Open Water Scene
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Steven Munatones 12/27/2021 No Comment

Paul Georgescu is a record-setting ice swimmer, marathon swimmer, administrator, and a sports teacher at the International British School of Bucharest in Romania. He serves as a

Marathon Swimming Mentor and recently announced the establishment of the new Ice Swimming & Open Water Romania Association (isowr.org). He explains, "I put Ice