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    Man Breaks World Record For Longest Time Spent In Ice

    07 september 2020

    A swimmer has broken his own record for the longest time spent in ice.

    Josef Koeberl, from Austria, spent more than 2 hours and 30 minutes in a giant glass box filled with blocks of ice.

    He was surrounded by more than 200 kilograms (440 pounds) of ice cubes inside the custom-made structure, which was erected in the town square in Melk.

    And if that wasn't enough, he did it all while only wearing a pair of colourful swimming trunks to cover his modesty.

    Speaking about the incredible effort, which saw him beat the current record by 30 minutes, Koeberl said it was all about having a positive mental attitude.

    He said: "I'm fighting the pain by visualising and drawing on positive emotions so I can dampen this wave of pain. That way I can endure."

    According to his team, Koeberl also now holds the record for exposing the body to ice for the longest time.

    After stepping out of the box, the thrill-seeker said it felt 'great' to have the sun beating down on his back again. I bet it did.

    He added: "I'll manage to put my socks on myself. The first thing that has to warm up are your feet."

     


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