Live Today from the European Ice Swimming Championships in Molveno
Hello from Molveno, Italy.
WATCH LIVE TODAY at 09:30 (CET)
European Ice Swimming Championships
Today, I step into the ice.
Not tomorrow.
Not someday.
Today.
This morning, I will compete in the European Ice Swimming Championships, surrounded by mountains, silence, and icy water that demands my full presence.
This is not just a competition.
It is a moment where fear meets decision.
This year, something extraordinary is happening here in Molveno.
511 swimmers from 32 countries are racing in water colder than 5°C.
Attendance is 60% higher than at the very first European Championships.
Ice swimming is no longer a fringe sport.
It serves as a reminder of what humans are capable of when they choose to be courageous.
And you can witness it live today.
My Race Schedule
Today, Tuesday, Feb 3 at 09:30 CET
100m Butterfly
Wednesday, Feb 4 at 10:25 CET
250m Freestyle
Thursday, Feb 5 at 11:30 CET
50m Butterfly
Saturday, Feb 7 at 09:30 CET
100m Freestyle
Watch the European Championships live here
If you have ever wondered what happens when the mind goes quiet and the body follows, this is it.
A Message from the Ice
The ice teaches a simple truth.
Fear does not disappear when you wait.
It transforms when you move.
Every stroke in freezing water is a decision to stay present.
Every breath is a reminder that you are stronger than the voice telling you to stop.
I recently shared deeper reflections on fear, flow, and peak performance on my podcast, Out of Comfort Zone.
If you want to understand what the ice truly teaches, you can watch or listen here:
Wherever you are in the world, I invite you to be part of this moment today.
Watch live. Feel the tension. Feel the stillness.
And let it remind you that courage is always available to you.
❄️ See you in the ice and stay nice and warm ❄️
With courage & flow,
Deniz Kayadelen
World Champion Ice Swimmer | Speaker | Coach
Author of From Fear to Peak Flow
Founder, Out of Comfort Zone
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