The science behind a freediver’s 29-minute breath hold world record
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The science behind a freediver’s 29-minute breath hold world record
A freediver recently set a new world record for a breath hold. His physical and mental training allowed him to delay a basic human survival response: breathing.
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Static Apnea World Record
Stephane Mifsud has an impressive track record. The world record holder in Static Apnea, being able to hold his breath for 11 minutes & 35 seconds - a feat not matched since he set the record in 2009. As a diving ambassador for a few years now, we’re proud to support the 8 times world champion in all his adventures above & below the sea. Stay tuned to find out more about Stephane and his work to conserve our precious marine environment. #highfieldboats #daretoexplore | Highfield Boats
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Stephane Mifsud has an impressive track record. The world record holder in Static Apnea, being able to hold his breath for 11 minutes & 35 seconds - a feat not matched since he set the record in 2009. As a diving ambassador for a few years now, we’re proud to support the 8 times world champion in all his adventures above & below the sea. Stay tuned to find out more about Stephane and his work to conserve our precious marine environment. #highfieldboats #daretoexplore | Highfield Boats
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World of Biology on Instagram: "Your organs without oxygen . Did you know 👇👇 The world record for the longest breath-hold without oxygen (static apnea) is held by Budimir Šobat from Croatia, who held his breath for 24 minutes and 37.36 seconds on March 27, 2021. This was done after breathing pure oxygen, which is allowed in this category. For comparison, the longest breath-hold without pure oxygen pre-breathing is around 11 minutes 54 seconds (by Aleix Segura Vendrell, 2016). . Video credit 📸
World of Biology on Instagram: "Your organs without oxygen . Did you know 👇👇 The world record for the longest breath-hold without oxygen (static apnea) is held by Budimir Šobat from Croatia, who held his breath for 24 minutes and 37.36 seconds on March 27, 2021. This was done after breathing pure oxygen, which is allowed in this category. For comparison, the longest breath-hold without pure oxygen pre-breathing is around 11 minutes 54 seconds (by Aleix Segura Vendrell, 2016). . Video credit 📸
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