An International Winter Swimming Association World Cup event has taken place in Jinan, Shandong Province, January 12, 2019. (Photos: VCG)

956 winter swimmers from 31 countries and regions have participated in the competition, with the scale of the event and number of participants reaching record highs this year.

Hosted by the Jinan municipal government, the Jinan winter swimming race has been held for the last six years, developing into an international event.

An International Winter Swimming Association World Cup event has taken place in Jinan, Shandong Province, January 12, 2019.