In this video, we break down the qualification process for the 50m swimming events at the Los Angeles Olympic Games and more. Learn what it takes to secure a spot on the Olympic stage.
Ian Thorpe, nicknamed “The Thorpedo”, is one of the greatest swimmers in Olympic history and a national icon in Australia. Known for his powerful technique, size 17 feet, and calm demeanour, he dominated the pool in the late 1990s and early 2000s — especially at his home Olympics in Sydney 2000.
What does it really take to swim the English Channel or any marathon swim? My guest today, Craig Lewin, is a triple crown marathon swimmer and coach who’s helped athletes tackle some of the toughest swims on the planet. We talk about how to train for hours in cold, rough water. How to stay motivated over years of preparation and the mental tricks that can carry you through the tough times when you feel like quitting.
Holding your breath for even a few minutes is a tremendous challenge. But doing so while fully submerged takes it to an entirely new level. That’s exactly what Vitomir Maričić of Croatia achieved.
On 14 June 2025, in Opatija, Croatia, Vitomir set a remarkable new record for the longest time breath held voluntarily underwater (male) with a time of 29 minutes 3 seconds. A member of Adriatic Freediving, he undertook the attempt both as a personal challenge and to highlight the urgent importance of protecting our oceans.
The record-setting feat was verified under the supervision of official AIDA freediving judges, and Vitomir surpassed the previous benchmark by almost five minutes, pushing the boundaries of human endurance and focus.
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