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World breaks new record as Dillweißenstein achieves a new milestone

On the milestone 80th anniversary of the Nagold public swimming pool, an extraordinary endeavor commences: In collaboration with the German Life Saving Association (DLRG), local organizations initiate a global attempt to set a record for swimming the 'seahorse' stroke.

Dillweißensteiner claim new world record title.
Dillweißensteiner claim new world record title.

World breaks new record as Dillweißenstein achieves a new milestone

The Nagold open-air pool in Dillweißenstein was the venue for an extraordinary event on an unspecified date, as it celebrated its 80th birthday. The highlight of the celebration was the attempt to break the Seepferdchen world record.

The Seepferdchen test, considered the entry point for various swimming tests, requires a jump into the water from the edge of the pool, swimming 25 meters, and then diving for a ring from shoulder-deep water. Two men, aged 77 and a woman over 80 years old, bravely participated in the test, setting an inspiring example for all.

Among the participants was a grandma, who, along with her grandchild, earned swimming badges during the event. The grandma, dressed in a swimsuit, added a touch of nostalgia to the modern celebration.

The Seepferdchen world record was achieved on Sunday at the Nagold open-air pool, with a total of 161 people completing the test. The event took place between 10 and 15 o'clock.

The organization responsible for setting the record was the German Swimming Federation (Deutscher Schwimmverband), not the German Life Saving Association (DLRG) or the Dillweißenstein clubs, as no new information about them was provided.

Pictures of the event can be found here. Unfortunately, no new swimming badges were earned during the event, but the spirit of camaraderie and achievement was evident.

The action launched for the Nagold open-air pool's 80th birthday aims to achieve a Seepferdchen world record, marking a significant milestone in the pool's history. The event at the Nagold open-air pool was the only swimming test mentioned during the celebration, with no new participants or events mentioned that were not part of the Seepferdchen world record attempt.

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