罗纳德·莱德曼在温哥华 完成了新年第45年的北极熊游泳 Ronald Laidman completes his 45th year of New Year's Day polar bear swim in Vancouver.

温哥华岛Qualicum海滩居民Ronald Laidman在45年中继续其新年日的北极熊游泳传统。 Ronald Laidman, a resident of Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island, has continued his New Year's Day polar bear swim tradition for the 45th year. 他于1980年开创了这个传统, 不论天气状况如何, 他都会在英语湾游泳。 He started the tradition in 1980, swimming in English Bay regardless of weather conditions. 他的搭档Diane Moran在一封电子邮件中指出, 由于Laidman对冰层的一贯承诺, 她从未计划在新年出行。 His partner, Diane Moran, noted in an email that she never plans trips on New Year's Day due to Laidman's consistent commitment to the icy plunge.