There are going to be some cold water swimming championships at Tooting Bec Lido. More than 750 brave swimmers have braved the cold waters to compete. The event is meant to raise money for charity. The pool they swim in is an unheated one. People wear some silly outfits there to keep the mood fun and easygoing.

Key Takeaways:

• The event involves swimmers racing in fancy dress in an unheated pool to raise money for Crisis, a charity to end homelessness.
• The winner of highly-prized hat competition for the Head Up Breaststroker with the most outlandish and imaginative swimming cap went to Kate Webb with her Wafting Watery Wonder.
• The event, organised by the South London Swimming Club, attracts both experienced cold water swimmers and those trying it out for the first time.

“The winner of highly-prized hat competition for the Head Up Breaststroker with the most outlandish and imaginative swimming cap went to Kate Webb with her Wafting Watery Wonder.”

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