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South Africa: Freediver breaks ice swimming record

Amber Fillary has held the women's world record for non-finned ice swimming since 2024.

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This extreme discipline, bordering on hypothermia, helped her overcome a self-destructive phase.

Her story, featured in *The Guardian*, highlights the mental and physical challenges of freediving.

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Why it matters

Ce record illustre les limites humaines dans les sports extrêmes, tout en offrant un récit inspirant de reconstruction personnelle face à l'adversité.

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