Category: Freediving
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New Freediving World Record 129m CWTB by Alexey Molchanov | Molchanovs Freediving
Alexey Molchanov set a new absolute freediving world record in Constant Weight Bifins (CWTB), diving to a depth of 129m (423ft) on July 22, 2026, at the AIDA Asian Freediving Cup in Panglao, Bohol, Philippines. The dive marked the 43rd world record of Alexey’s career and saw him reclaim the CWTB world record by one…
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Former RTÉ Broadcaster Tracy Piggott Takes On Incredible 8-Hour Underwater Swim for Charity | Ireland AM
Former broadcaster Tracy Piggott joined Ireland AM to look back on her remarkable career covering everything from Olympic Games and Grand Slam victories to horse racing and rugby. Now, the former RTÉ presenter is preparing for an extraordinary challenge: an eight-hour underwater swim across Galway Bay in aid of the charity Sensational Kids. Tracy first…
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Movie Club: Under the Ice Documentary About Freediver Amber Filliary’s World Record Attempt | CapeTalk
Pippa Hudson speaks to Cape Town freediver Amber Filliary and film director John Martin about their short documentary film, Under the Ice. It’s about Amber’s attempt to set a new world record for swimming beneath the ice on a single breath-hold.
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Gold Coast Mates Pull off Unbelievable Whale Rescue | 9 News Australia
Two Gold Coast jet skiers turned a casual day on the water into a dramatic rescue when they found a humpback whale tangled in rope.
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The New Survival Swim Program With Corinna and Memo | Dive SSI
Did you know up to 80% of adults in some countries can’t swim? Now, a new program is changing that, empowering adults to conquer their fears and navigate water with confidence. If you’ve ever felt intimidated by water, or think it’s “too late” to learn, this episode is your game-changer. Corinna and Memo share groundbreaking…
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Vancouver Director Explores the Deep With Record-Breaking Chinese Champion Freediver | Vancouver Sun
Filmmaker Yuqi Kang dove deep for the making of her film 7 Beats Per Minute. Literally. The Vancouver director learned how to free dive for filming, becoming safety diver for Chinese female freediving champion Jessea Lu, the focus of the film that is currently streaming on the National Film Board of Canada’s (NFB) site. Read Vancouver Sun
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Let It Be Tough: Learning Mental Endurance From a World-Record-Holding Freediver | Ryan Bridge Today | NZ Herald
Freediver and sport psychologist Ant Williams joins Herald NOW to celebrate the launch of his book ‘Let it Be Tough’.
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A Brief but Spectacular Take On Protecting What We Love | PBS NewsHour
Freediver and ocean conservationist Hanli Prinsloo has spent her life helping others connect with the ocean and understand our responsibility to care for it. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on protecting what we love.