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How old was he when he dreamed about going to the polar regions?
He was 6 years old.
What has he witnessed over the years going to the North Pole?
He has seen the Arctic change beyond description due to the melting of the sea ice.
What's the temperature of the water at the North Pole?
It's minus 1.7 degrees Centigrades.
How long did he train for his swim?
He trained for one year.
Why did he decide to do this symbolic swim?
Because he wanted the world and its leaders to see what is happening at the North POle due to climate change.
How long could he stay in the water on his test swim?
5 minutes
What happened to his hands after the test swim?
They had swollen so much they looked like sausages and he couldn't close his fingers.
After the test swim he was immediately taken to the ship for what?
For a hot shower.
How long was his swim in distance and in time?
He swam for 1 kilometer in 20 minutes
