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Watch: Moment freediver sets new world record with breath-defying 126m plunge

Watch: Moment freediver sets new world record with breath-defying 126m plunge

Summary

Russian freediver Alexey Molchanov set a new world record by diving 126 meters (413 feet) on a single breath at the AIDA Freediving World Championships in Cyprus. He broke his previous 2024 record of 125 meters while holding his breath for 4 minutes and 32 seconds.

Key Facts

  • Alexey Molchanov is a freediver from Russia.
  • He achieved a dive of 126 meters on one breath.
  • This dive took place in the Mediterranean Sea.
  • The event was the AIDA Freediving World Championships in Limassol, Cyprus.
  • Molchanov used only a headlight, two fins, and a rope for guidance.
  • He surpassed his own previous record of 125 meters set in 2024.
  • He held his breath during this record-setting dive for 4 minutes and 32 seconds.

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