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Alfred Nikodem Memorial 2017

Updated 31 December 2017 (further media coverage), 30 December (video reports) and 28 December (Jaroslav Kroš’s photo gallery, final results and press coverage). On St…

Invitation to the 71st Alfred Nikodem Memorial

I. plavecký klub otužilců Praha warmly invites you to the 71st Alfred Nikodem Memorial, our Christmas swimming competition in the Vltava. The oldest and best-known…

Information for unaffiliated swimmers — Alfred Nikodem Memorial 2017

The Alfred Nikodem Memorial takes place, as traditionally, on 26 December at 11:00 at the southern tip of Slovanský Island. We are delighted that you…

Introducing young people to cold-water swimming

On Saturday 16 December 2017, we will once again hold our event called “Children, meet cold water…”. We will welcome children from schools in Prague…

The autumn time trial

This autumn's work party had a particularly energetic, get-things-done spirit. Coordinator Vladimír Čadil especially appreciated the strong turnout and everyone's hard work. We restored the…

The spring time trial

On 23 June 2017 we held our traditional Vltava time trial. We call this event our “triple event”, because it consists of a work party,…

Braník Ice 2017

On Saturday 4 February 2017, Braník Ice took place as one of the three major winter swimming events run by I. PKO. This season’s first…

Alfred Nikodem Memorial 2016

On St Stephen’s Day, 26 December 2016, the traditional 70th Alfred Nikodem Memorial took place beside Prague’s National Theatre, organised by our club. Swimmers entered…

Invitation to the Christmas Cold-Water Swimming Festival 2016

I. plavecký klub otužilců Praha warmly invites you to the 70th anniversary edition of the Alfred Nikodem Memorial, our Christmas swimming competition in the Vltava.…

Information for Unregistered Swimmers Wishing to Enter the Alfred Nikodem Memorial

The Alfred Nikodem Memorial takes place, as usual, on 26 December at 11:00 at the northern tip of Slovanský Island. We are delighted that you…