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129 meters down on a single breath

Freediver Alexey Molchanov descended 129 meters on bi-fins with no oxygen tank, setting a new world record in the Philippines. Four minutes of calm in the deep blue — a meditation at crushing depth.

The upbeat factorThe upbeat factor: The quietest world record ever set.
✓ Verified · Molchanovs · 2026-07-22 · Philippines
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