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Introduction to Free Diving

Free Diving, breath-hold diving, or skin diving, is a mode of underwater diving that relies on breath-holding until resurfacing rather than the use of breathing apparatus such as scuba gear.

Pros and Cons of Free Diving

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Top 5: Deepest Free Diving World Records

5.Loic Leferme FRA, 2004, 171m

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4.Herbert Nitsch AUT, 2005, 172m

3.Herbert Nitsch AUT, 2006, 183m

2.Herbert Nitsch AUT, 2007, 185m

1.Herbert Nitsch AUT, 2007, 214m

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Herbert Nitsch - Known as the "King of Freediving," Herbert Nitsch holds multiple world records in free diving, including the deepest dive ever recorded, reaching a depth of 214 meters. His achievements have earned him widespread recognition in the world of extreme sports.