The 436 runners head back cold after going into the sea at the 40th Annual Porthcawl Christmas Day Swim for charity at Porthcawl in South Wales, December 25 2004. Photograph: ROB WATKINS

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This is an annual charity swim that takes place on Christmas morning, whatever the weather!

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Size: 2356px × 3543px
Location: Porthcawl Beach, Wales, UK
Photo credit: © Rob Watkins / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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