Category: Freediving
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What It’s Like to Hold Your Breath Under Water for a Free Diving Challenge | 60 Minutes Australia
Rewind back to 2009 when one extraordinary man hoped to rewrite the record books. By pushing his body and his mind to the limit, Mike Wells attempted a record no one has ever conquered before – the first person to swim one of the world’s most challenging underwater caves … with just one breath.
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The Deepest Breath: Why We Risk Our Lives to Dive Deep Into the Ocean | This Morning
It’s the global Netflix phenomenon that has introduced millions to the terrifying and thrilling world of free diving – but given the risks, why do so many decide to plunge to incredible depths whilst holding their breath? Today we’re joined by Britain’s leading free diver Gary McGrath. The world record holder has previously held his…
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Irish Netflix Documentary on Freediving Passes 8 Million Streams in Just 2 Weeks
Irish documentary The Deepest Breath has landed in the top ten Netflix shows for the second week running. An incredible 3.5 million streams were added this week following the opening week figure of 4.6 million making it one of the most successful documentaries on the streaming site. Read Sunday World
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Freediver Who Can Hold Breath for 24 Minutes Shares Three Crucial Bits of Advice | Guinness World Records
Going on to impart his advice, Budimir said: “First, never skip the training. “Second, I would rather be overtrained than out of shape. “And the third, don’t just do it – do it right, no matter what.” See Guinness World Records
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Netflix Criticised Over Timing of Freediving Documentary Amid Titanic Submarine Search | Independent
Netflix is facing criticism on social media after the streaming giant released a trailer for its new freediving documentary amid the ongoing search for the missing Titan submarine. Produced by A24, The Deepest Breath tells the story of Alessia Zecchini, the current holder of the freediving world record. The trailer was shared on Tuesday (20 June) as rescue efforts were…
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U.S Coast Guard Suspends Search for South Florida Diver Missing off Bimini | CBS News
After searching more than 673 square miles, the U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its part of a search for a missing free diver off the coast of Bimini. Ryan Proulx’s boat left South Florida Thursday. See CBS News
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Freediving Under an Iceberg for Men’s Mental Health | Movember
Many of us hide our struggles below the surface — away from friends, family and even ourselves. Mo Bro Luke Adams wanted to raise awareness about these struggles, so challenged himself to freedive under an iceberg to visualize the invisible battles that many of us hide. From some of the coldest water on Earth, with…
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Louise Minchin Says Free Diving In The Dark In Finland Was “Exciting-Scary” | Virgin Radio UK
Louise Minchin came by the Chris Evans Breakfast Show with cinch and told us all about the time she went Free Diving in the dark in Finland!
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Safety Urged as Freediving Gains Popularity in Taiwan | RTI
Summer is right around the corner, which means many people will be heading to the ocean. Those who are feeling a little more adventurous might even try out freediving, but this sport was ranked by a magazine to be one of the most dangerous sports in the world.