Cool as ice
A few dozen hardy swimmers have taken the plunge at Geneva's main outdoor pool for their first swim of the year.
This content was published on January 1, 2008 - 17:45
The temperature of the water at the city's Bains des Pâquis on New Year's Day was officially four degrees Celsius.
The brave swimmers were rewarded afterwards with a glass of champagne.
Taking the plunge in extreme conditions is a tradition in Geneva. A few weeks ago, around 700 swimmers dived into the Rhone River for the 70th annual Christmas Cup, a 125-metre race against the clock and freezing temperatures.
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