How long can you hold your breath? 30 seconds? A minute? Longer? Whatever your answer, there’s a very high chance it’s not as long as some divers out there. Whether through culture, evolution, or just ...

He shattered the previous world record by over five minutes — now Croatian athlete Vitomir Maričić shares the details of his ...

Take, for instance, Croatian freediver Budimir Šobat. On March 27, 2021, Šobat held his breath underwater for an astounding 24 minutes and 37 seconds—a feat that was only possible thanks to minutes of ...

From childhood contests to grown-up moments of poolside bravado, most of us have tested our limits to see how long we can go without breathing. The aftermath includes experiencing a little ...