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Running away from 2020 into cold Lake Lanier — annual Polar Bear Swim draws crowd

Dozens of people ran into Lake Lanier for the 23rd annual Polar Bear Swim on Jan. 1, 2021, at Lake Lanier Olympic Park. - photo by Kelsey Podo

01022021 POLAR 2.jpeg — Dozens of people ran into Lake Lanier for the 23rd annual Polar Bear Swim on Jan. 1, 2021, at Lake Lanier Olympic Park. - photo by Kelsey Podo

As cold rain poured over Lake Lanier Olympic Park beach, dozens of people excitedly dashed into the lake on New Year’s Day, leaving 2020 in the sand.