He swam for hours on end to build endurance, and dunked himself in a tub of 17 deg C water weekly to get used to the cold that awaited him. But Dr Chua Jia Long still got a shock when he dipped his toes into New York’s Hudson River for the first time last...
He is raising funds for St. Luke’s Hospital in Singapore, having worked as a medical officer there in 2021, as part of his residency training.
Despite being comfortable swimming long distances in open water - he has taken part in marathon swimming since 2019 - the 8 Bridges swim was still an intimidating prospect. Despite the “discouraging” conditions, Dr Chua, who was accompanied by a boat and a kayaker throughout the race to ensure his safety and to navigate him in the right direction, was able to battle through the challenges.He rose at 4.30am each day to swim up to 5km before work, before ending his day with another session in the swimming pool.
“After completing such a big competition, we receive just a certificate,” said Dr Chua. “But it means a lot. It gives more meaning to your passion.”
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