Dutchman swims epic 195km ice-skating course threatened by climate change

THE HAGUE - A Dutchman on Monday completed a marathon swim along the route of the country's most famed ice skating race - which has not been held for two decades as climate change bites.

"It took a long time but it was also very special and very beautiful," the 38-year-old was quoted as saying by broadcaster NOS. "I love swimming, helping others and setting goals for myself," he told the Christian-based broadcaster EO in a recent interview. With meteorologists predicting ever-warmer weather due to global warming, it is uncertain when another Elfstedentocht will be held again on ice.

Het is gelukt! Wat een ongelooflijke prestatie van Maarten van der Weijden, die na 195 kilometer zijn #11StedenZwemtocht in Leeuwarden heeft volbracht. Een historische en bewonderenswaardige prestatie, allemaal voor het goede doel. Heel Nederland is trots! 👏 pic.twitter.com/cKcua2XiNN

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