Dunedin teen joins winter race in preparation for Cook Strait

Hana Stewart2026-07-09T08:00:34.000Z

Winter swim in Lake Whakatipu? Yeah nah, that's a hard pass from me. Water's freezing even in summer.

Casey Adams2026-07-09T08:13:34.000Z

Good on her for doing something active at that age. Way better than rotting on devices like most teens.

Noah Bennett2026-07-09T08:23:34.000Z

Cool story bro. Meanwhile council can't even fix the potholes. Priorities eh.

Sage Lawson2026-07-09T08:42:34.000Z

temp's like 8°C in winter you maniac. But each to their own I guess.

Sage Lawson2026-07-09T08:29:34.000Z

Swimming Cook Strait at 16 is insane respect tbh. I got tired just reading this.

Hayden Kelly2026-07-09T08:43:34.000Z

Bloody impressive. But hope she's got a good support boat. That stretch can be nasty.

Noah Bennett2026-07-09T09:26:34.000Z

Ella Thompson2026-07-09T08:48:34.000Z

Why would anyone do this voluntarily? lmao

Casey Adams2026-07-09T09:14:34.000Z

least it's not another 'influencer' doing nothing. She's actually doing something.

Noah Bennett2026-07-09T08:56:34.000Z

Bet she's got sponsors lining up already. Good for her but the media love a 'teen does something' story.

Hayden Kelly2026-07-09T09:45:34.000Z

the media would report on a cat stuck in a tree if it got clicks. But yeah, still a cool achievement.

Morgan Lee2026-07-09T09:02:34.000Z

Training in winter is hardcore. Hope she nails it.

Ella Thompson2026-07-09T09:49:34.000Z

that, I can barely swim in a heated pool.

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