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Braník Ice 2012 — Ladislav Nicek Memorial
The tenth anniversary edition of our competition was also the first Ladislav Nicek Memorial. Interest was strong, with 151 competitors. Conditions were truly wintry; to…
Invitation to Braník Ice, 4 February 2012
The tenth anniversary of our competition will also be the first Ladislav Nicek Memorial. Last year’s Braník Ice was Laďa’s final competition; he died in…
41st Cold-Water Swimmers’ Gathering on the Metuje, Náchod
The 41st Cold-Water Swimmers’ Gathering on the Metuje, also the 13th J. Řebíček Memorial, took place in Náchod on 14 January 2012 amid wintry scenery:…
Cold-Water Swimmers’ Baptism 2012
I. PKO Praha’s traditional swimmers’ baptism took place on Sunday 8 January 2012. The weather was less traditional: air at 4°C, water at 5°C, cloudy…
Dr Jaroslav Danielka Memorial, Pardubice
The 41st cold-water swimming display on the Elbe in Pardubice was held this year as the first Dr Jaroslav Danielka Memorial. Both water and air…
Happy New Year 2012 and an Invitation to the Swimmers’ Baptism
I. PKO Praha’s cold-water swimmers wish all our supporters a happy 2012 and invite you to Braník on Sunday 8 January at 10:30 for the…
Alfred Nikodem Memorial 2011
On 26 December 2011, as every year, we organised the oldest Czech cold-water swimming competition: the Alfred Nikodem Memorial. Its 65th edition again offered 100-,…
Alfred Nikodem Memorial 2011 — Photo Gallery
As every year, we organised the Alfred Nikodem Memorial on 26 December 2011. Its 65th edition again featured 100-, 300- and 750-metre events. Skies were…
Invitation: Christmas Cold-Water Swimming
I. plavecký klub otužilců Praha warmly invites you to the 65th Alfred Nikodem Memorial, our Christmas swimming competition in the Vltava. The event is supported…
We Won the Mayor’s Cup in Plzeň
Racing at Plzeň’s Bolevecký Pond traditionally provides one of the tougher cold-water challenges. This year was no exception, although the event had moved a week…