Scientifically, and humanly, this is barely possible....perhaps, in split seconds only, or perhaps not at all. Frankly, it's hypothermic condition. Please don't try, only Jackie Chan, or trained stunt men with guided tricks (most probably some camera tricks with experienced directors and photographic directors), could do this. [insert: pic taken in seoul's one of the drinking holes, to give you that ge-ge-ge feeling, it's cold, my friend...! ]
What I wanted to say is swimming in colder waters like in airconditioned indoor swimming pools or swimming during winter time? I have seen people doing this, including myself good old days. Sometimes, dangerous because when submerged in the very cold water with head inadequately protected, this can cause damage to the brain work, so you may feel bit "giddy" or discomfort like whole head gets numbed feeling, and temporary paralysing possibilities to brain process and if prolonged into very cold water, the brain can just 'break down'. Normally, swimming in normally cold waters is ok, normally not a problem to anyone. Even in winter, say in Australia...is still ok, generally. But do becareful, if you don't feel comfortable if your heads are too long in the very cold water. Have fun...
