Wim Hof: Biography, Facts and Career
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Wim Hof (pronounced [ʋɪm ˈɦɔf]; born 20 April 1959), also known as The Iceman, is a Dutch motivational speaker and extreme athlete noted for his ability to withstand low temperatures. He previously held a Guinness World Record for swimming under ice and prolonged full-body contact with ice, and he holds a record for a barefoot half marathon on ice and snow. He attributes these feats to his Wim Hof Method (WHM), a combination of frequent cold exposure, breathing techniques and meditation. Hof's method has been the subject of several scientific studies, with mixed results.
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- Full name: Wim Hof
- Born: 1959-04-20
- Nationality: Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Known as: Creator
- Wikidata ID: Q926482
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Who is Wim Hof?
Wim Hof (pronounced [ʋɪm ˈɦɔf]; born 20 April 1959), also known as The Iceman, is a Dutch motivational speaker and extreme athlete noted for his ability to withstand low temperatures. He previously held a Guinness World Record for swimming under ice and prolonged full-body contact with ice, and he holds a record for a barefoot half marathon on ice and snow.
What nationality is Wim Hof?
Wim Hof is Kingdom of the Netherlands.
When was Wim Hof born?
Wim Hof was born on 1959-04-20.
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