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

Russian Alexey Molchanov breaks his own 2024 world record in one of the most technically challenging freediving events.

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He descended deep below the Mediterranean Sea with nothing but a headlight, two fins and a rope as a guide, in a feat considered one of the most technically challenging freedive categories.

Mr Molchanov broke his own 2024 world record of 125m, during which he held his breath for a staggering four minutes and 32 seconds.

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