They first carved out a pool in the Songhua River ... The city is considered a “holy land” for winter swimming, she said, as the sport gained popularity here earlier than in other parts of China.

Korla, Northwest China - December 30, 2024 Winter swimming enthusiasts enjoy winter swimming in the Dujuan River in Korla, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Dec 29, 2024.

FUKUOKA--China won just a single gold medal at last year’s swimming world championships ... And they are sure to win more with six days to go in the pool. The American pair of Kate Douglas ...