124th ‘Polar Bears’ Po Winter Races
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124th ‘Polar Bears’ Po Winter Rise
- Società CANOTTIERI CAPRERA Corso Moncalieri 22 (TO) - Angolo Ponte Umberto
- Dates: Sunday 26 January 2025 - 10.00 a.m.
The Cimento Invernale, also known as the “Polar Bears”, is one of the oldest traditions in the City of Turin, a traditional event held, since 1899, during the coldest week of the year in Turin. For many decades, the appointment has been set for Sunday, Jan. 26, at 10 a.m. at the Circolo Canottieri Caprera headquarters in Corso Moncalieri 22. After the customary photos, the daredevils, dressed only in their costumes, will climb onto pontoons and jump into the river, heedless of the less-than-clementary weather. Then, once warmed up, they can refresh themselves with mulled wine and hot tea.
The project ‘orsi polari'
The winter cimento tradition has been going on, as mentioned, since 1899. Kicking off the first edition was Colonel Nino Vaudano, the passionate founder of Rari Nantes Torino and among the first promoters of Italian swimming. The demonstration back then kicked off a tradition of cimenti on the banks of the Po and helped spark a love for a still little-known discipline. Since that time, without interruption, during the last week of January, characterized by frigid temperatures and often snow, a group of people armed with courage swim a few strokes in the Turin river.
The Winter Cimento is not only a beautiful celebration but aims to bring citizens closer to the Po River. The intent is to show that you can safely swim even in open water and, at the same time, demand respect for an ecosiste
Project Goals
The 124th edition of the Polar Bears will be held on Sunday, January 26, at 10 a.m., at Circolo Canottieri Caprera, Corso Moncalieri 22. The donation for the dive is 10 euros., entirely donated to the Toswim Inclusive Academy.
To participate, you must show up with a medical certificate of sound physical constitution accompanied by an electrocardiogram at rest not older than one month, or with a certificate of sports medical examination. This certification must be shown at the time of registration, without which it cannot be accepted.
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