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"I'm old, but I'm not weak." That's the mindset of Beijing's winter swimmers. As cold-water swimming goes viral on Chinese social media, more seniors are plunging into icy rivers – not for bravado, but for health, stamina, and a renewed sense of control over their bodies and their lives.

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