What an unusual record was set by Wim Hof from the Netherlands: here's what he did for 102 minutes - not worth repeating

07.10.2024 10:36

Fifteen years ago, Dutchman Wim Hof achieved an unusual achievement.

The man has proven that he can withstand very low temperatures.

A resident of the Netherlands spent more than a hundred minutes in the snow.

Naturally, the compilers of the Guinness Book of Records took note of this achievement and included it in the reference book.

How Wim Hof Set a Record

The record was set on January 23, 2009.

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That day, the Dutchman was completely buried in snow.

The man spent 1 hour, 42 minutes, 22 seconds in these conditions.

As a result, a record was set for the longest stay in the snow.

Of course, it is impossible to try to repeat Wim Hof's achievement (especially for unprepared people): it is very dangerous.

The fact is that lack of proper preparation can lead to tragedy.

And Wim Hof can be confidently called a man who trained gradually and for a very long time.

The man put a lot of effort into acquiring the ability to withstand extremely low temperatures.

It was not for nothing that Hof was nicknamed The Iceman .

Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief