Over 600 winter swimming fans in Tianjin got together on the first day of 2008 to cerebrate the Olympic Year in the chilly waters.
It has long been a tradition to go winter swimming to promote the sport on each New Year’s Day. The nationwide winter sport appeals to those who want to cultivate their perseverance and forge physical health.
Swimmers in the Olympic co-host city of Tianjin created an Olympic Rings figure with colorful loops to promote the Olympic spirit in their city.
(Source: en.beijing2008.cn)