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Ice Mermaid: Cold Resolve

Follow the inspiring journey of accomplished marathon swimmer Melissa Kegler, whose technical obesity leads her to push the boundaries of her sport. Believing her extra weight gives her an advantage in ice swimming, she attempts the seemingly impossible: becoming the first American swimmer to complete a sanctioned 2.5K ice swim without a wetsuit.

Ice Mermaid: Cold Resolve

41m 48s

Follow the inspiring journey of accomplished marathon swimmer Melissa Kegler, whose technical obesity leads her to push the boundaries of her sport. Believing her extra weight gives her an advantage in ice swimming, she attempts the seemingly impossible: becoming the first American swimmer to complete a sanctioned 2.5K ice swim without a wetsuit.

Episodes

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    Ice Mermaid: Cold Resolve

    S2023 E1 - 41m 48s

    Follow the inspiring journey of accomplished marathon swimmer Melissa Kegler, whose technical obesity leads her to push the boundaries of her sport. Believing her extra weight gives her an advantage in ice swimming, she attempts the seemingly impossible: becoming the first American swimmer to complete a sanctioned 2.5K ice swim without a wetsuit.

Extras + Features

  • Ice Mermaid: Cold Resolve preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Ice Mermaid: Cold Resolve preview

    1m 38s

    Follow the inspiring journey of Melissa Kegler, an accomplished marathon swimmer. She believes her body gives her an advantage in ice swimming — a daring sport that takes place in near freezing water and without a wetsuit.

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