Interesting twist on multi-stage racing out of Russia where brave competitors endure frigid temperatures in their speedos and bikinis to through the snow, swim frozen lakes and cross country ski. It’s called a “Cryathlon” and it looks like a hoot. What state do think you could hold an event like this and get the most participants?

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