Breath holding records. Tom sitas and the new world record for holding your breath underwater

In 2018, the Croatian Budimir Shobat set the world record for holding his breath underwater in the discipline of static apnea ( Budimir Shobat) 24 minutes 11 seconds. The previous record was exceeded by 8 seconds, and this is truly a heroic achievement.

Budimir Shabat dedicated his achievement to people with autism spectrum disorders.

On February 28, 2016, the world record was 24 minutes 03 seconds. The Spanish freediver Aleix Segura managed to achieve such an incredible result. In 2014, Goran Colak held his breath for 23 minutes 01 seconds. It should be mentioned that achieving a breath hold of twenty minutes or more is possible only with the help of hyperventilation of the lungs with pure oxygen before the start, but this is allowed by the rules when measuring static apnea.

Video from Guinness World Records that holds the 2016 world record for prolonged sleep apnea using 100% oxygen pre-hyperventilation. The record holder is Spaniard Alex Segura.

What is the secret of holding your breath for a long time? Superpowers, training, meditation? To achieve this degree of mastery, there are special tools and physiological laws, knowing which you can consistently go to records through hard work. So how is it done?

Breathing Physiology to Achieve Records

Holding your breath implies oxygen starvation. This is the first thing to keep in mind when starting freediving training. Assess the risk and prioritize, and for this you need to understand the basics of respiratory physiology.

What happens to the body when diving? Muscle loading during a dive quickly burns oxygen, leading to hypoxia (O2 deficiency). The calculation of the rate of oxygen loss is very complex and individual - it takes into account the depth, speed, duration of the dive, water temperature, pulse and lung capacity of the diver.

The video shows a visual example of what happens to the lungs of a diver when diving:

Every organ in a diver's body reacts to the slightest change in pressure, blood vessels constrict, blood flow redistributes and blood pressure carries oxygen to the most important organs - the heart and brain. Interestingly, the heart rate begins to slow down immediately after immersion in water with just one face!

But all the fun begins when the central nervous system gives an impulse to inhale. This feeling is familiar to everyone - the concentration of carbon dioxide reaches a critical level and we reflexively inhale. A trained diver can control this reflex to a certain extent. When it comes to a small pool for demonstrating breath holding, and not about diving, for example, for spearfishing, then we are not talking about the pressure of gases in the body, but with active movement under water at a depth of 8-10 meters there is a real risk of losing consciousness upon ascent.

Why is it possible to lose consciousness upon ascent? In simple terms: when diving, the pressure compresses the lungs and it seems to the diver that there is still enough oxygen, while ascent, the pressure decreases and the lungs need more and more air with each meter. The lungs compensate for the missing oxygen from tissues and organs, thereby dramatically increasing the concentration of carbon dioxide. CO2 is toxic and especially dangerous in that consciousness turns off without much warning - a quick active rise to the surface aggravates the situation with every second. To prevent hypoxia from suddenly overtaking you, you need to learn how to dive safely.

Before beginning breath-holding and lung-expansion exercises, the beginner diver must learn to understand the signals of his body and correctly evaluate the sensations. To learn how to start the first training, read the article.

Symptoms of oxygen starvation and carbon dioxide poisoning:

1. A harbinger of an increased concentration of CO2 is a slight euphoria, tingling of the fingertips, goosebumps, then the temperature rises slightly (as after a cup of hot tea), the head begins to ache and slightly nauseous.
2. Pulsation of cerebral vessels, tunnel vision, pre-syncope.
   Convulsions, loss of consciousness.
3. The so-called anesthesia, during which the irreparable occurs.

These symptoms come on very quickly. For a novice diver actively moving underwater, everything can be over in a couple of minutes. Even a trained pearl diver will not last longer than 8 minutes.

How to learn to hold your breath for a long time?

To reduce the sensitivity of receptors to carbon dioxide and set records for static apnea, regular training is needed. An experienced diver consumes more than 50% of oxygen - this is the O2 consumption threshold before the obligatory reflex breath of an ordinary person.

There are two different approaches to increasing the duration of sleep apnea:

• Different training systems aimed at developing proper breathing, self-control and relaxation, increasing lung capacity, diaphragm training. Some techniques are based on pranayama, plavite sadhana, kundalini yoga and other meditation practices. Oh, there is a separate material.
• Controlled hyperventilation, inhalation of pure oxygen.

Despite the side effects, hyperventilation is the most popular and effective way to prolong sleep apnea. This is the practice of rapid breathing, during which the pressure of carbon dioxide is reduced before diving. The practice of rapid deep breathing can double the apnea time, but the more intense and longer the hyperventilation is, the more acute the hypoxia will be upon ascent. Some instructors consider this practice of apnea prolongation to be dangerous and not effective enough to justify the risks.

How long should you hyperventilate before freediving?

The normal range is from 30 to 60 seconds. In excess of a minute, hyperventilation reduces the diver's oxygen deprivation control and the likelihood of seizures increases by several times. This has been tested academically and in practice hundreds of times, so it is not worth exceeding the time of mandatory ventilation. Control of most tasks can and should be entrusted.

There is a generally accepted test for the optimal duration of hyperventilation, developed by the medical board specialist from the World Confederation of Underwater Activities (CMAS) R. Charlie. The trainer or doctor discusses in detail the symptoms in which the diver will signal the first stage of oxygen starvation, several approaches of hyperventilation are carried out (at different times, with different frequency and depth of inspiration), the first symptom is recorded with a stopwatch. The noted time is divided by 3 - this will be an acceptable time for preventilation.

The main rule for achieving records is not to rush into the pool with your head. Do not set impossible tasks without calculating the risk. Life and health is more important than any achievement!

A person can survive without water for about two months. From thirst there is a chance of dying after 10 days. But how long can you live without breathing? Alas - a maximum of a few minutes. However, the world record for breath holding refutes this fact and definitely deserves your attention.

Static apnea: at the limit

Holding your breath is scientifically called apnea, and its duration for a normal person is no more than 1 minute. However, practice, confirmed by numerous trainings, proves that the duration of apnea is individual for each person. In addition, it can be gradually increased, bringing it to amazing numbers.

Today there is an official discipline of freediving called "static apnea". It consists in holding the breath for a while under water. Professional athletes and trained divers have simply incredible physiological limits on the duration of breath holding. Record holders from France, Germany, USA, Switzerland, Italy and many other countries confirm: breath holding training can really work wonders!

Officially registered records

The first person to set the world record for holding his breath underwater was Martin Stepanek. He dived in 2001 holding his breath for 8 minutes and 6 seconds. Soon this record was broken by the Frenchman Stefan Mifsud. With the help of hard training, he managed to achieve a result in 11 minutes. and 35 sec.

An even more impressive result belongs to the American Robert Foster. Moreover, he was by no means a professional diver, but a simple electrical engineer. Without oxygen, Foster was able to survive underwater for 13 minutes. and 42 sec.

Magic tricks or reality?

Arvydas Gaiciunas did not dive either. But he was interested in all sorts of tricks and tricks. After careful preparation, a resident of Latvia nevertheless decided and in 2007 set an impressive record - without 2 seconds 16 minutes under water! Even experienced divers were impressed by this result. Despite the colossal stress that the body experiences without access to oxygen, Arvydas' body coped with the test without consequences. Together with him, his own sister also demonstrated a 13-minute breath-hold.

David Blaine, a showman from America, trained for many months, so that a year later, in 2008, he set a record of 17 minutes. and 4 sec. This achievement, like many of Blaine's other tricks, has been repeatedly described in the press and documented.

20 minutes without oxygen: reality or fiction?

An even more impressive result was demonstrated by the Italian Nicolo Putignano. He spent two years training, and then spent 19 minutes underwater without oxygen. and 2 sec. This record, although not immediately, but still got into the Guinness Book of Records. But already in 2010, the Swiss Peter Kolat managed to get ahead of him by a few seconds, recording a result of 19 minutes. and 21 sec.

Soon, an athlete from Brazil, Ricardo Bahie, surpassed this achievement, increasing the world record for holding his breath to 22 minutes. and 21 sec. In 2012, Thomas Sietas from Germany managed to get around him by just one second. This event created a real sensation in the homeland of the athlete. Crowds of journalists besieged him, asking how Thomas managed to achieve such results, how he eats and what programs he trains.

30-year-old Croatian Goran Kolak is famous for his success not only in freediving, but also in other sports disciplines. Years of hard training helped him become a multiple gold medalist, and soon set a new record - 22 and a half minutes without air underwater. By the way, the athlete does not stop there and is determined to beat his own result.

In 2016, a new record was set - the Spaniard Alex Segura held his breath for as much as 24 minutes. and 3 sec. It is he who is the current champion in static apnea.

Unique cases

There are also people who have shown breath-holding times beyond common sense. These cases can only be called phenomenal, and they defy any reasonable explanation.

For example, in 1990, our compatriot, 70-year-old V.M., set a world record for holding his breath on land. Zabelin. He spent 22 minutes without oxygen, and this was observed by a group of researchers. The experiment was carried out in Leningrad, at the Institute of Physiology.

And the Indian ascetic Ravindra Mishra at the same age managed to stay under water for six days! In 1991, he plunged himself into a state of meditation, after which he sank to the bottom of the lake under the supervision of scientists and curious spectators. Six days later, the man calmly surfaced. As observed by observers, this did not cause any harm to the health or mental system of the yogi.

The benefits and harms of holding your breath

Freediving itself is very healthy, as is scuba diving. The ability to hold your breath optimizes metabolism and doubles the innate supply of oxygen in the human body. Therefore, it is recommended to practice such an exercise for almost everyone, especially people prone to nervous disorders, with problems in the gastrointestinal tract and respiratory organs.

But to whom holding your breath can be harmful is smokers and adherents of other bad habits. If you have already decided to set a world record for holding your breath - under water or on land - you will have to completely reconsider your lifestyle and take care of your own health. Who else is not recommended to do such experiments? The elderly, pregnant women, patients who have recently undergone major surgery, as well as people suffering from diseases of the cardiovascular system.

It is clear that you can’t just set a world record for holding your breath, and hard training is necessary for this. What advice do athletes themselves give in this regard?

• The result will be better if you breathe not ordinary air, but pure oxygen before diving. It is officially allowed for participants to do this for half an hour and before setting a record.
• Some athletes, such as Tomas Sietas, do not eat anything on the day of the dive, and also slow down their metabolism in a special way. For this, special techniques have been developed.
• Scuba diving is one thing, but static apnea is a completely different thing. After all, if you are under water without movement, in a calm state, the body will need oxygen much less.
• Another important technique that every freediver owns is the ability to carry out small half-breaths. So, for example, if a diver completely closes his mouth and clamps his nose with a clamp, as swimmers do, it would hardly be possible to set such impressive records.

Now you know that it is possible to learn how to hold your breath, the main thing is desire and hard training. Who knows, maybe you will set the next world record for holding your breath.

Timed breath holds are often used in freediving and have a whole series of rules to follow in order to stay underwater as long as possible. This sport is very difficult, it requires constant training and full dedication, so very few people practice it. World record for holding your breath underwater will impress anyone, but we decided to put together in one list the top 10 record holders who feel at home at depth.

10. Stefan Mifsud

The list opens with a Frenchman who methodically engaged in diving and tried to succeed in this. Even though his figure is not so significant - 11 minutes 35 seconds, but he came to him on his own. Meanwhile, in 2001, 8 minutes 4 seconds, which was achieved by a Czech named Martin Stepanek, was still considered incredible, but time passes, and the limits of human capabilities expand every year.

9. Robert Foster

But history remembers that back in 1959 there was someone who set an unattainable bar for everyone for many decades. An ordinary technician from America, thanks to his excellent health and good preparation, reached the figure of 13 minutes 40 seconds, surprising not only relatives and friends, but the entire sports community of the world.

8. Arvydas Gaiciunas

The world record for breath holding in 2007 was far from being held by an athlete. 15 minutes 57 seconds - that's how much an illusionist from Lithuania spent in a large glass flask, who diligently tried to improve his skills in tricks and tricks. Many sports fans looked at him with outright envy, but what is important is that Arvydas was not alone. In addition to him, there was also his sister, who surfaced at the 13th minute.

7. David Blaine

One of the most famous magicians, who eventually became a media personality, David Blaine in 2008 set himself the goal of learning to freedive and in 4 months reached the figure of 17 minutes without oxygen underwater. His tricks are considered one of the most dangerous, so more than one documentary film has been shot about David.

6. Nicolo Putignano

What is the world record for holding your breath without diligent work and regular exercise? The Italian loved to talk about this for a long time, whose stopwatch showed 19 minutes and 3 seconds. He described to journalists with enthusiasm and pride the two years that he spent on becoming the best. But soon he was overcome.

5. Peter Kolat

Being a professional diver, the athlete from Switzerland did not miss a single competition and nevertheless achieved his goal. In 2010, his timer showed 19 minutes and 20 seconds, making him an instant champion.

4. Ricardo Bahie

The Brazilian first set a world record for holding his breath on land, and then proved that he could handle it in the water. He got into the Guinness Book of Records tasting the laurels of the best and was not at all ready to give them away so soon to some German.

3. Thomas Siesta

From a young age, Thomas was engaged in freediving, and his efforts were rewarded. The German broke Bahier's record by managing to stay at a depth of only 1 second more. In Germany, he became a national hero, and interviews with him about how to train and eat to achieve this were played on television for a long time.

2. Goran Kolak

The ambitious Croatian has many awards to his credit and is ready to continue to improve for new achievements. He is already a nine-time world gold medalist and has a best time of 22.5 minutes. Now the Croatian is already over thirty years old, but he is going to surprise further.

1. Alex Segura

The world record for holding your breath underwater is 24 minutes 3 seconds and is held by a Spaniard who set it in 2016.

Good day, dear readers! Today I want to tell you some interesting information related to world records. People like to arrange competitions on the principle of "faster-higher-stronger". One of the most incredible records recorded in the Guinness Book of Records concerns a lot of work on oneself. It is this work that leads to the possibility of being under water for a long time without oxygen. Let's talk today about freediving records.

This is truly an achievement to be proud of, deserving respect. I started to be interested in this topic, after:

• independent, in Sinyavino, near Kaliningrad,
• watching the new film "Fear of the Depth" lasting 87 minutes. The heroes of the thriller dived in a cage in the open sea full of white sharks. I was wondering how long the human body can be without oxygen under the water column.

underwater breath holding record

The official name of the record, which was able to establish a Croatian named Goran Colak (Goran Čolak) - static sleep apnea.

The guy with the super ability is underwater without breathing, he even managed to set records in this category several times, surpassing himself every time. At just thirty years old, he was assigned a line in the largest collection of records on the planet - the Guinness record for holding his breath under water.

Record diving without scuba gear that was impossible to beat!

Due to the fact that Goran was a few minutes ahead of his closest competitor, he had a lot of chances to be a record holder for a long time, since a person who could surpass him has not yet appeared. And who knows, maybe the crazy guy is not going to stop there, improving his data and changing the figure for holding his breath under water by seconds, or even minutes.

Records of holding your breath underwater in a calm state belong to many people, including even the illusionist David Blaine. He was able to beat the result of Peter Kohl - the Swiss, who was without oxygen for 16 minutes 32 seconds. But soon he was able to defend his title. After that, many athletes and ordinary guys tried to get into the Book of Records, but not everyone succeeded.

The last ones before Goran Colak were Ricardo Bahi and Tom Satis. They held records of 20 minutes 21 seconds and 22 minutes 22 seconds respectively.

The Croatian managed to hold out for 22 minutes 32 seconds

How he succeeds, no one understands, so it seems to many an incredible miracle. I won't be able to spend half that time underwater. Although I also made some attempts, but more on that later ...

landmark day

September 28, 2013 was for Goran one of the most significant days in his life. On Ban Jelačić Square, which is central in his native country, the guy plunged into the water, putting his name in the Book of Records. But a year later, the Croatian managed to surpass his result, having been under water for 23 minutes and 1 second.

I knew that this world is quite unpredictable and incredible, but what strikes me even more is the persistence of a guy who has set a goal for himself and goes towards it, removing everyone in his path. This willpower, training and desire cannot but amaze and leave indifferent any person.

I wonder what his lung capacity is! .. How did he conduct his training? What was he thinking about, being lifeless and motionless in the water column?

The only advantage that helped Goran overcome the 23-minute mark was the use of hyperventilation. It is impossible to live without oxygen for longer than 10-13 minutes without it. This is not forbidden to potential record holders, so everyone uses this procedure before setting at least a personal record.

But in books I read that hyperventilation in the future will negatively affect human health. Although, I think that people who have set themselves the goal of getting into the Guinness Book of Records do not care much about minor health problems in the future. Who knows?

The breath holding record under water, owned by Goran Colak, is not the only achievement of the guy.

Since 2007, his attempts began, which were quite significant at the time. He tested his body not only in a static stay in water without oxygen, but also in dynamics. Goran holds seven Guinness World Records in motion.

Such abilities, and in particular their development, deserve respect. I can't stop being amazed at what this guy does. It is unlikely that any of my acquaintances will be able to even come close to his records.

It is interesting that the career of victorious records of the guy from ordinary swimming in the pool began. I am sure that he will get a lot more, because he is only 32 years old. Although accuracy and caution will not hurt the guy. I would no doubt be more reserved than he. Still, a dozen records in different versions is a big risk.

If Goran often sets records close to the surface of the water surface, then when freediving there is a real threat to human life and health.

Freediving is deep diving without scuba equipment.

It is practiced by many, both as a sport and as a source of income. It seems to me that at my age I would not have dared to dive more than a couple of meters without a tank. But some daredevils still decide on it. There are also quite a few of them.

If someone does not know how long he can last without oxygen entering the body, then I can assure you that often this time does not exceed a minute. Some may not breathe for more than 20 minutes, and whales do not surface for almost an hour and a half. You can record right now how long you can be without oxygen. Good luck, if anything 😉

If we return to the topic of diving under water, I think that this is a kind of philosophy. Philosophy of knowledge of the surrounding world, philosophy of knowledge of oneself, philosophy of testing unrealized possibilities.

A bit of freediving history

For the first time, a dive record without scuba gear was set at a depth of 100 meters under water by Enzo Mallorca and Jacques Mayol. Unfortunately, this was not recorded by official representatives of organizations that have the right to do so. Although the guys who did it first should be given respect. Still, they risked their lives.

Their names will never be forgotten due to the fact that they became the prototypes of the main characters of the famous film by Luc Besson. A film called "The Blue Abyss" I advise everyone who is interested in this topic to watch.

In 2002, diving to the depths without scuba found another record set by the French freediver Loic Leferme.

Without scuba gear, he reached a depth of 162 meters, thus breaking his previous record of 137 meters. The desperate guy did not stop there and two years later he swam 171 meters, after which he could not swim back to the surface. This suggests that one should always be careful, no matter what the goal is. I recommend you think about it, because it is very important.

Interestingly, the record for holding your breath on land is half that in water. Although it seems a bit unbelievable, it is true. In total, you can hold out for about 10 minutes without breathing, being above the surface of the water. Nature has laid a diving reflex in a person, which helps to stay breathless under the smooth surface of the water for a longer time.

This is explained by the fact that when immersed under water, the pulse rate slows down, and the vessels narrow. This does not lead to death or loss of consciousness, but only increases the resource reserve of the body. At the same time, the brain and heart do not suffer, because the blood flow in these organs remains the same. On land, this reflex is disabled. But I wonder if this effect will be if only the head is immersed in water, and the body is left outside? Maybe someday I will experiment.

Women's business

It is also worth noting that not only men are engaged in this dangerous hobby, sport and interesting activity. Women have also set quite a few records that are no less amazing and exciting. In the women's free diving category, the record without scuba gear is 91 meters. It was installed in Greece by Natalia Molchanova representing Russia.

A few years later, she managed to break her record, so our women can also be proud of. In general, a separate article should be written about Molchanova. This is a great woman, whose name is not very well known to her compatriots. Unfortunately, Natalya left us early, the sea took her to her ...

Among men in this category, the record reaches 121 meters

Videos of divers diving under water not only fascinate, taking away the gift of speech, but also make you think about something far away. The underwater world, from which it is believed that all life on Earth came out, is very interesting and incredible. There is an opinion that the depths of the Earth have been explored about as little as space. Every year, scientists discover new types of algae and underwater animals that have not been known to mankind until now.

Watching the underwater world, I feel a certain peace, a connection with all life on the planet, as well as inner peace. But the feelings of those who plunge into the water world are even more acute and attuned to perception. What is it all the same attractive - this incredible water, with which we all are. It contains many wonders to ponder over.

But at the same time, water is a danger, water is a test, water is work on oneself. Diving should always be carried out with a certain level of training. In some cases, these are not even months, but years. Training that is applied to the innate abilities of the human body instills confidence that any obstacles can be overcome.

Where to start your freediving attempts?

If you want to achieve similar results, do not put off starting to increase lung capacity and training until tomorrow. It's best to get started today!

First you need to learn how to breathe correctly and master techniques that increase the amount of air that can fill the lungs. These can be breathing techniques, meditation, physical activity, etc.

I found here a funny video about diving under water without scuba gear while holding your breath:

It is best to hire a professional trainer to help you dive underwater like I did. For starters, you can use scuba gear to get used to the atmosphere that reigns under the surface of the water. This will allow you to better adapt to such conditions in the future.

It is important to move from one stage to another gradually, and not rush off a cliff into the abyss. Thanks to this, you can save the body from excessive stress and prepare it for what will happen to it in the future. If you hurry, nothing will come of it.

Finally, I want to wish that everything works out for you, as it once happened for me. It is important to overcome yourself every day, because with the help of this life acquires colors and becomes more interesting. See you next time, I'd love to read your feedback. Good luck everyone and thanks for subscribing.

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The art of holding your breath underwater is called freediving. It is still used by swimmers, for example, in pearling. Nowadays, freediving has become a sport discipline with different directions. Athletes hold competitions and set world records. Fans of scuba diving also compete in the ability to do without oxygen for a long time, their victories are recorded in the Guinness Book of Records.

About freediving

Since ancient times, man has dreamed of conquering the water element. Diving for many peoples living on the coast was not so much fun as a way to get seafood. This skill has been honed over the centuries. Over time, various adaptations appeared, and now scuba diving has become an affordable element of recreation. But this did not stop training to retain air under water.

People, armed with scientific knowledge, began to train the ability to do without oxygen. Although official medicine believes that after 4 minutes of hypoxia (lack of oxygen in the blood), brain destruction begins, the records of professionals and amateurs refute this. But such abilities are achieved by many years of training. An unprepared person simply cannot immediately hold his breath for a long time, even a couple of minutes seem like an impossible task. With a lack of oxygen and an excess of carbon dioxide, a protective mechanism is activated - the need for inspiration is stimulated reflexively. Therefore, divers learn not only the technique of holding their breath, but also self-control.

To set world records in freediving, you need to train simultaneously in several areas:

• breathing exercises: it is aimed at increasing the volume of the lungs and training the diaphragm;
• self-control training: necessary to control the activity of the heart (the less often it beats, the less oxygen consumption);
• meditation techniques: different systems are used in practice (yoga, pranayama, plavita sadhana);
• "cheek pumping": provides an additional supply of oxygen in excess of normal lung capacity (experienced divers can store up to 3 liters of O 2 in excess of normal);
• relaxation technique: provides additional control over the body's oxygen consumption.

Professional freedivers are constantly improving their abilities in all these areas. But the biggest time and the best results are shown by those who additionally use the hyperventilation technique.

There are a number of restrictions in professional competitions, but they do not apply to Guinness Book record holders. Therefore, applicants actively use this opportunity and before diving breathe pure oxygen or use the technique of rapid breaths for hyperventilation. Their results are usually higher. That is why it will be fair to consider world records for holding your breath under water separately in different categories.

Please note: even experienced athletes and divers do not risk arranging competitions or diving to a depth without observers.

The danger lies in the fact that an excess of carbon dioxide can lead to a sudden loss of consciousness and the swimmer will simply drown. Therefore, it is dangerous for beginners to remain alone even at a shallow depth. It is necessary that someone is in control of the situation and able to provide assistance if necessary.

Professional freediving

The world record for retaining air under water is set in different areas of freediving:

• static apnea. We are talking about diving to a shallow depth and being there without moving. In this discipline, it is estimated how many minutes a person can last under water. Competitions are held both in pools and in open water.
• Dynamics in flippers. It is estimated how many meters the athlete will swim without resurfacing.
• Dynamics without flippers. The distance is covered without additional equipment.
• Constant weight without fins. We are talking about deep diving, the result is also estimated in meters.

Each discipline has its own air holding world records.

static apnea

Natalia Molchanova was able to hold her breath for 9.2 minutes, winning not only among women, but also among men. Goran Kolak showed a result of 8.59, which is 3 seconds less than that of Natalia.

Dynamics in fins

And in this discipline, Molchanova was the best, she swam 234 meters, among men the winner is Goran Kolak, his achievement is 288 m.

Dynamic without fins

Natalya Molchanova also showed an excellent result here - 182 m. Among men, Goran Kolak became the record holder, who swam 225 meters.

Constant weight without fins

This discipline was discovered by Enzo Mallorca. Back in the 60s of the last century, he refuted the theory of the impossibility of deep diving. Before that, it was believed that a person could not survive at a depth, since his lungs would simply burst. The first achievement of the Italian - diving to 51 meters was the beginning of the development of this discipline. No less famous Frenchman Jacques Maillol. At the age of 56, after a long training, he managed to overcome the hundred-meter line and dive to 105 meters.

If we talk about officially recorded victories, then among men, William Trubridge is known, who dived 101 meters in 2010.

Among women, Natalia Molchanova has the palm, she managed to overcome the mark of 71 meters.

Guinness Book

In the Guinness Book, freedivers also entered their victories:

• Karl Kost, who swam 177 m in the open ocean without any equipment.
• Marina Kazankova covered a distance of 154 meters in open water.
• In static apnea, the Italian Nicolo Putignano proved himself, he was able to set a world record for holding his breath under water in 19 minutes 2 seconds.
• He was beaten in 2010 by Switzerland's Peter Kolat, surviving 19 seconds longer (19 min 21 sec).
• Richard Bahier from Brazil has significantly raised the bar - up to 22 min 21 sec.
• Germany's Thomas Sietas was next with a 1 second improvement in 2012.
• Goran Kolak from Croatia achieved the best result - 22 minutes 30 seconds
• Spaniard Alex Segura raised the bar even higher - in 2016 he managed to hold out for 24 minutes and 3 seconds.
• At the moment, Croatian Budimir Shobat holds the palm - 24.11 minutes.

Illusionist Achievements

Many famous illusionists practice apnea when performing tricks. The most impressive is the ability to get out of the water tank of a person chained. It is worth noting that in terms of the duration of being in them, illusionists do not show the longest time. But such tricks require more effort: the ability to control natural fear is required, the magician is chained, which makes it much more difficult to get out. And an uncontrolled release of adrenaline can increase the consumption of O 2 reserves. Also, unlike static apnea competitions, the person must move in order to break free from the shackles. Therefore, an excess consumption of oxygen is inevitable.

Record holders among illusionists can be called:

• Arvydas Garciunais, Lithuanian illusionist and his sister. The couple dived together, the guy lasted 15 minutes 58 seconds, the girl - 13 minutes;
• David Blaine, an American showman who managed to last even longer - 17 min 4 sec;
• Harry Houdini, a famous illusionist, who managed to free himself from handcuffs in icy water and get out in 8 minutes, and he did not have any special equipment.

Can't be explained

It seems that the longest time spent under water in different conditions is already known. Naturally, even the biggest records for holding your breath underwater will be updated in the future. New victories are achieved through long-term training and improvement of their own respiratory system. But there are truly inexplicable achievements in this area.

Filipino fisherman Jorge Pachino was able to stay at a depth of 60 m for 1 hour and 5 minutes.

Incredibly, there is a videotape that was filmed by representatives of the American Diving Association. They did not believe the newspapers that printed a note about Jorge's abilities, and came to personally verify the reality of such an achievement, taking with them the most modern equipment. There was no revelation: the Filipino was able to demonstrate his skills. It happened in 1991.