Moment freediver sets new world record with breath-defying 126m plunge

The Russian Alexei Molshanov fell 126 meters (413 feet) in one breath to achieve a new world record in the World Championships in Limassol, Cyprus.

It has descended depth under the Mediterranean Sea without anything but the front lamp, two tensions and a rope as a guide, in the feat, is considered one of the most technically challenging categories.

Mr. Molshanov broke his 2024 world record, during which he breathed for four minutes and 32 seconds.