Merle Liivand
Merle Liivand is an accomplished Estonian swimmer and open water athlete known for her remarkable achievements in competitive swimming. On February 22, 2023, she made headlines by setting a world record while competing at a winter swimming event in Minnesota, where she was invited alongside Olympic gold medalist Cody Miller. Liivand is a strong advocate for promoting winter swimming, a sport that is gaining recognition and may feature in the 2030 Winter Olympics.
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Merle Liivand is an Olympic swimmer and activist who participated in the underwater interview.
El presidente de una pequeña nación del Pacífico realiza una inédita entrevista bajo el agua
Panama· 2025-10-14
Merle Liivand, also known as Merineitsi, is a well-known activist and swimmer who advocates for ocean and nature conservation.
«Neil kõigil on puudu ühest asjast»
Estonia· 2025-09-29Merle Liivand was selected for the global recognition program 'Most Impactful Faces' led by the famous Rockefeller family.
ÄGE! ⟩ Eestlanna sai Nobeli-väärilise tunnustuse — Rockefellerid andsid talle maailma mõjuvõimsaima näo tiitliEstonia· 2025-04-17Merle Liivand set a world record in winter swimming competitions.
VÕIMAS NAINE ⟩ Ujuja Merle Liivand tegi võistlustel maailmarekordi: eestlane muudab alati maailma!Estonia· 2025-02-23