Watch: Moment freediver sets new world record with breath-defying 126m plunge
Published: 9/27/2025
Russian freediver Alexey Molchanov sets new world record by plunging 126m in single breath at AIDA Freediving World Championships in Cyprus. The challenging feat, accomplished with just a headlight, fins, and a guide rope, amazed spectators as he shattered his own 2024 record of 125m. Molchanov's exceptional breath-holding ability of four minutes and 32 seconds pushed the boundaries of the sport.
