Dr. Gordon Giesbrecht, better known as Prof. Popsicle, has become famous for his cold-weather exploits.
The kinesiology professor at the University of Manitoba, who is a medical doctor, researches human responses to exercise and work in extreme environments.
On Tuesday, Jan. 22, he told Morning News co-host Derek Taylor how to dress for the cold.
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What’s made him famous is his willingness to try his experiments out on himself. During his research, he’s had hypothermia four times, he jumped into a pool of ice-filled water for the Late Show with David Letterman and he helped create educational videos on survival in cold water.
Here are a couple of videos showing what he does, and a Global Winnipeg story about his work.
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