Bruno Dobermann

Bruno Dobermann is a 57-year-old German open water swimmer from Stuttgart. His nickname is ORCA.

Open Water Swimming Highlights

He was a member of an English Channel relay called Die Kanalratten.
On 27 July 2011, he is the first person to complete a two-way crossing of the Beltquerung. He made a DVD about first two-way crossing of the Beltquerung called Ankommen oder absaufen ("Finish or Drown" in English).
On 11 July 2012, he DNF'ed a lengthwise attempt of the Bodensee in Germany after approximately 14 hours and 20 km
On 21 May 2012, he DNF'ed a lengthwise attempt of the Bodensee in Germany after approximately 12 hours and 27 km due to back pain.
On 24 May 2012, he completed the 12 km crossing of the Bodensee in Germany in 4 hours 58 minutes in 16°C water (FN -> Romanshorn).
On 31 December 2014 in Lippesee, Paderborn, Germany, he completed an Ice Mile in 4.57°C water and 0.00°C air temperature, swimming 1.13 miles in 55 minutes 5 seconds in a lake.
On 22 February 2015 in Lippesee, Paderborn, Germany, he completed an Ice Mile in 3.93°C water and 0.00°C air temperature, swimming 1.04 miles in 40 minutes 57 seconds in a lake.
On 6 February 2021, he completed 3 Ice Miles in 24 hours in an attempt to complete 5 Ice Miles in DLRG Paderborn Lippesee, Germany
- first Ice Mile was in 4.67°C water and 3.60°C air temperature, swimming 1.05 miles in 50 minutes 3 seconds.
- second Ice Mile was in 4.67°C water and 3.60°C air temperature, swimming 1.08 miles in 42 minutes 10 seconds.
- third Ice Mile was in 4.67°C water and 0.00°C air temperature, swimming 1.07 miles in 41 minutes 22 seconds.