Valerjan Romanovski is a man who is not afraid of the cold. As a Polish scientist and a keen athlete, he has dedicated his life to studying how the human body handles extremely cold conditions for prolonged periods of time. He is also a mentor and member of the Polar Bear Club.
Valerjan was born near Vilnius and has been living and working in Poland for 25 years. He lectures at the Faculty of Wood Technology at Warsaw University of Technology. His love for sports began at an early age when he practiced athletics in Lithuania. After moving to Poland, he started cycling and won his first medal at the Masters at the age of 26.
Valerjan's passion for sports eventually led him to ultramarathons. He found success in both long and short distances, but he especially enjoys long-distance cycling. He believes that it requires continuous cooperation with the body, nature, and the fight against weakness. It not only promotes physical health but also mental balance.
However, Valerjan's dedication to physical challenges does not stop there. For several years, he has been a potential bone marrow donor, and he supports the DKMS foundation's mission to find a donor for every patient in the world who needs bone marrow or stem cell transplants. He believes that it is always worth fighting, even when it seems that winning is impossible.
In the name of science, Valerjan spent 50 days in Lapland, Finland, living outdoors in the middle of winter. He camped by a frozen river, took cold baths every day in a cold tub, and only ate cold food. He did this to study how the human body handles extremely cold conditions for a longer period of time.
Valerjan's dedication to extreme cold conditions led him to set a new Guinness World Records title for the longest duration full body contact with ice. He spent three hours and 28 seconds inside a glass box packed with ice up to his neck on the streets of Wilno, Wilenski, Lithuania. Training for this included submerging himself in ice and icy water, being outside in freezing temperatures, and only bathing in cold water.
Valerjan's body temperature was regularly checked with an in-ear thermometer to ensure it did not drop below a critical level. He dug in and lasted for three hours.. When he hit three consecutive hours in the ice, he decided it was time to end the attempt.
Valerjan Romanovski is a true pioneer in the field of cold water therapy and extreme cold conditions. His dedication to science and physical challenges has earned him worldwide recognition and the respect of many, including the Polar Bear Club. He is a testament to the power of the human spirit and the rewards of pushing one's limits.
You can follow Valerjan on his social channel and website:
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj41ZyXhkBRCxM8EjY_ppvQ
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089645947314
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