How long can free divers hold their breath for?

How long can free divers hold their breath for?

10 minutesSome free divers, who swim without a snorkel or scuba gear, can hold their breath for more than 10 minutes. For some, it's a recreation while for others it's a competitive sport. Amanda Smith (who can only hold her breath for one minute) takes a look.

How deep do free divers dive?

400 feetUnlike scuba divers, free divers do not use oxygen tanks, and instead, simply take a deep breath and dive at least 400 feet, the equivalent of a 40-story skyscraper.

Is free diving dangerous?

The main pressure related risks associated with freediving include barotrauma of the eyes, ears, sinus and lungs, nitrogen narcosis and decompression sickness.

What is the world record for a free dive?

Free Immersion Freediving (FIM) In 2016, William Trubridge broke his old freediving record of 121 meters by diving to the depth of 124 meters, holding his breath for 4 minutes and 34 seconds. In 2016, Jeanine Gasmeijer dove to the depth of 92 meters in just 3 minutes and 46 seconds.