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.
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
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Melissa Kegler on braving icy waters and body positivity
7m 22s
We got to sit down with local swim legend Melissa Kegler to chat about making the film, Melissa's favorite places to swim in Washington state and body positivity in the swim community.
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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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