Ice Mermaid: Cold Resolve

Melissa Kegler on braving icy waters and body positivity

We got to sit down with local swim legend Melissa Kegler to chat about making the film, Melissa's favorite places to swim in Washington state and body positivity in the swim community.

Melissa Kegler on braving icy waters and body positivity

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    Ice Mermaid: Cold Resolve

    S2023 E1 - 41m 48s

    Follow the inspiring journey of accomplished marathon swimmer Melissa Kegler, whose technical obesity leads her to push the boundaries of her sport. Believing her extra weight gives her an advantage in ice swimming, she attempts the seemingly impossible: becoming the first American swimmer to complete a sanctioned 2.5K ice swim without a wetsuit.

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