Winter Swimming World Championship 2026

The wait is over 🤩

A new season of courage, endurance, and unforgettable experiences begins now! ❄️🏊

From spectacular frozen lakes to world-famous winter swimming venues, the IWSA World Cup Series will once again bring together thousands of swimmers from across the globe.

Whether you’re chasing medals, personal bests, or simply the incredible feeling of swimming in icy water, this season is for you 😍

Every race is more than a competition—it’s a celebration of determination, adventure, and the unique spirit of winter swimmers 🏊‍♀️ 🏊‍♂️

❣️Join athletes from every continent and become part of the world’s fastest-growing winter swimming community.

Are you ready to take the challenge? 😉

The IWSA 2026–2027 waits you.

❄️💙The Colder the Water - the Warmer the Friendship!

Congratulations to Aune Tuomainen from Finland on setting a new World Record in the 25m Breaststroke, Category J3, at the Winter Swimming World Championships 2026 ❄️

⏱️ Record Time: 37.49

An outstanding achievement and a remarkable contribution to the sport of winter swimming 👏

Please join us in congratulating Aune on this incredible accomplishment! 🥳

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Onnittelut Aune Tuomaiselle Suomesta uudesta maailmanennätyksestä 25 metrin rintauinnissa sarjassa J3 talviuinnin maailmanmestaruuskilpailuissa 2026! ❄️

⏱️ Maailmanennätysaika: 37,49

Kyseessä on erinomainen saavutus ja merkittävä panos talviuintiurheilun kehitykseen. 👏

Liity mukaan onnittelemaan Aunea tästä upeasta saavutuksesta! 🥳

Congratulations to Ellery Mcgowan from UK on setting new World Records in the 25m, 50m and 100m Freestyle, and 25m Ice Butterfly, Category J2, at the Winter Swimming World Championships 2026 ❄️

⏱️ Record Time (25m Freestyle): 26.89
⏱️ Record Time (25m Ice Butterfly): 45.93
⏱️ Record Time (50m Freestyle): 59.82
⏱️ Record Time (100m Freestyle): 2:05.25

An outstanding achievement and a remarkable contribution to the sport of winter swimming 👏

Please join us in congratulating Ellery on this incredible accomplishment! 🥳

Congratulations to Pekka Metsä from Finland on setting new World Records in the 25m and 50m Breaststroke, Category J2, at the Winter Swimming World Championships 2026 ❄️

⏱️ Record Time (25m Breaststroke): 26.66
⏱️ Record Time (50m Breaststroke): 57.97

An outstanding achievement and a remarkable contribution to the sport of winter swimming 👏

Please join us in congratulating Pekka on this incredible accomplishment! 🥳

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Onnittelut Pekka Metsälle Suomesta uusien maailmanennätysten tekemisestä 25 metrin ja 50 metrin rintauinnissa sarjassa J2 talviuinnin maailmanmestaruuskilpailuissa 2026! ❄️

⏱️ Maailmanennätysaika (25 m rintauinti): 26,66
⏱️ Maailmanennätysaika (50 m rintauinti): 57,97

Kyseessä on erinomainen saavutus ja merkittävä panos talviuintiurheilun kehitykseen. 👏

Liity mukaan onnittelemaan Pekkaa tästä upeasta saavutuksesta! 🥳

Congratulations to Gabi Jancke from Germany on setting a new World Record in the 200m Breaststroke, Category J1, at the Winter Swimming World Championships 2026 ❄️

⏱️ Record Time: 5:04.90

An outstanding achievement and a remarkable contribution to the sport of winter swimming 👏

Please join us in congratulating Gabi on this incredible accomplishment! 🥳

Congratulations to Denise Lautman Reibman from USA on setting a new World Record in the 25m Ice Butterfly, Category J1, at the Winter Swimming World Championships 2026 ❄️

⏱️ Record Time: 30.22

An outstanding achievement and a remarkable contribution to the sport of winter swimming 👏

Please join us in congratulating Denise on this incredible accomplishment! 🥳

Congratulations to Mark Lautman from USA on setting a new World Record in the 100m Breaststroke, Category J1, at the Winter Swimming World Championships 2026 ❄️

⏱️ Record Time: 1:55.14

An outstanding achievement and a remarkable contribution to the sport of winter swimming 👏

Please join us in congratulating Mark on this incredible accomplishment! 🥳

Congratulations to Sallie Cheung from UK on setting a new World Record in the 50m Breaststroke, Category J, at the Winter Swimming World Championships 2026 ❄️

⏱️ Record Time: 52.33

An outstanding achievement and a remarkable contribution to the sport of winter swimming 👏

Please join us in congratulating Sallie on this incredible accomplishment! 🥳

Congratulations to Aldona Prusinowska from Poland on setting a new World Record in the 100m Freestyle, Category I, at the Winter Swimming World Championships 2026 ❄️

⏱️ Record Time: 1:32.43

An outstanding achievement and a remarkable contribution to the sport of winter swimming 👏

Please join us in congratulating Aldona on this incredible accomplishment! 🥳

Congratulations to Inge Wolfs from The Nederlands on setting new World Records in the 50m and 200m Breaststroke, Category I, at the Winter Swimming World Championships 2026 ❄️

⏱️ Record Time (50m Breaststroke): 51.18
⏱️ Record Time (200m Breaststroke): 3:59.35

An outstanding achievement and a remarkable contribution to the sport of winter swimming 👏

Please join us in congratulating Inge on this incredible accomplishment! 🥳