Nolan Johnson and Jonathan Wicklein were the last two “polar plungers” for Saturday’s Special Olympics Polar Plunge in Whitewater.

Barren River Lake in Lucas earned the top spot in Kentucky and ranked 84th nationwide. The practice, known for its adrenaline ...

Cold plunges Here are the benefits and drawbacks of this trend.

RECORDS FOR THE EVENT. AND OVER IN COUNCIL BLUFFS, THEY WERE DOING THE OPPOSITE OF HEATING UP AS PEOPLE DID A POLAR PLUNGE IN SUPPORT OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS IOWA. DOZENS OF PEOPLE CAME OUT TO FULL ...

CHICAGO — Thousands of brave people will embrace the frigid winter waters of Lake Michigan by jumping in Sunday for the 25th Polar Plunge Chicago ... We had that cold snap, so the water was ...

Sunday marked the 2025 Polar Plunge Chicago, benefiting Special Olympics Illinois and Special Children's Charities. ABC7 meteorologist Jaisol Martinez said the water temperature was in the mid-30s.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Some of 2461 polar swimmers get out of the water after breaking a world record for the largest polar bear ...

The science behind regular cold plunge use is still emerging, but there’s a growing body of evidence that cold water therapies can promote healing and help with fatigue. And the best cold plunges let ...

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — The Studio 701 hosts took the ultimate icy challenge, braving the freezing waters in a head-to-head cold plunge competition at Therapy Retreat. Owner Teejay Zenker explained the ...

while ice baths can be created using a standard bathtub with ice or purpose-built cold plunge tubs for dedicated practitioners. Outdoor natural water sources offer free alternatives in suitable ...