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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Ben Proud has announced he is stepping away from traditional swimming to join the Enhanced Games, a controversial project that promotes “no-limits” performance. Instead of continuing on the path of World Championships and Olympics, Proud is betting on an unproven concept that has raised serious questions about athlete health, legitimacy, and long-term impact on the sport.
Simon Jordan and Jim White are joined by 2024 Olympic silver medalist, Ben Proud, who has become the first British athlete to sign up to the Enhanced Games.
Water safety is among the many topics Indiana lawmakers are looking at this summer in study committees and whether kids should be required to learn water safety in school.
Fourth graders from Lawrence Township are already ahead of the curve.
“I just started to learn and figure out how to start swimming back and forth,” said 10-year-old Zane Morris.
He’s one of over 1,100 students in the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township taking part in “Operation Water Safety,” an initiative to teach the district’s fourth graders how to swim and be safe around the water.
Geraint Hughes explains the concept of the controversial Enhanced Games and whether athletes competing in the competition, including British swimmer Ben Proud, should receive funding.
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