Polar Bear Plunge Added to the Olympics as Demonstration Sport

Polar Bear Plunge Added to the Olympics as Demonstration Sport

Polar bear sporting enthusiasts will be excited to learn that the “polar bear plunge,” a triathlon style event that combines a 2,500 meter swim with a 5,000 kilometer snow run and a fishing skills competition, will be added to the 2012 Olympics in London.  The sport will be designated a “demonstration” event, meaning that no medal will be awarded.  Because London is not warm enough for the snow run, that portion of the event will take place in the northern Norway town of Tromsø.

Via Dave Hogg.