Photo: suppliedDunedin para-ice swimmer Francois Lambrechts has secured a trifecta of Guinness World Records. The local athlete has been officially recognised for his 1km and 500m para-ice swims undertaken in 2024, in addition to his existing para-ice mile record. Lambrechts said the 500m record was previously held by his ice swimming friend Marc Boutin. New Zealand athletes hold several International Ice Swimming Association world records. While ice swimming was not recognised as an Olympic sport at present, he was hopeful that it would be in the future.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 17, 2026 15:32 UTC