BY CCTV

Winter swimming enthusiasts in the northeastern Heilongjiang Province city of Harbin find a new and creative way to exercise. They twist their bodies into different poses before diving into the freezing river.

Accompanied by the cheers of tourists, they one by one jump into the shockingly cold water attracting many admiring passers-bys with their bravery.

Allison O'Keefe, Brittany Pavolko and Caitlyn Biagioli all won multiple events. O'Keefe captured pool pacing times in the 100 free (58.35) and the 1000 free (11:56.23). Meanwhile Pavolko and Biagioli continued to add to their stellar freshman seasons as Pavolko took home first in the 200 IM (2:17.89) and 100 back (1:01.53), while Biagioli led the Saints to wins in the 50 free (:25.61) and the 500 free (5:25.30).

The Saints will compete in three more dual meets over the final eight days of the regular season. Next up on the slate is a non-conference showdown with perennial power Vermont on Friday in the Green Mountain State. Events are set to get underway at 4 p.m.

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