Croatian Freediver Shatters Underwater Breath-Hold Record
2025-08-19
Croatian freediver Vitomir Maričić has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest breath held voluntarily underwater using oxygen, an astonishing 29 minutes and 3 seconds, surpassing the previous record by over four minutes. He achieved this remarkable feat in a 3-meter-deep pool in Opatija, Croatia, in front of five judges and approximately 100 spectators. Maričić's achievement highlights not only exceptional lung capacity and endurance but also his remarkable mental fortitude and the crucial support of his team.
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