1,200 in frigid plunge across Yangtze
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1,200 in frigid plunge across Yangtze
2011-12-29 08:08:23 GMT2011-12-29 16:08:23(Beijing Time) China Daily

Braving chilling water and cold air, swimmers cross the Yangtze River in a traditional winter activity in the Southwestern municipality of Chongqing on Dec 26, 2011. [Photo/CFP]

A swimmer dances before crossing the Yangtze River in Southwest China's Chongqing on Dec 26, 2011. [Photo/CFP]

Winter swimmers participate in a traditional winter activity of crossing the Yangtze River in Southwest China's Chongqing on Dec 26, 2011.[Photo/CFP]
Braving chilling water and cold air, swimmers cross the Yangtze River in a traditional winter activity in the Southwestern municipality of Chongqing on Dec 26, 2011.
More than 1,200 swimmers successfully crossed the 900 meter stretch of river.