Croatian Freediver Sets New World Record with 29-Minute Underwater Breath-Hold
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Summary
Croatian freediver Vitomir Maričić has set a new Guinness World Record by holding his breath underwater for 29 minutes and 3 seconds using oxygen, surpassing the previous record by over four minutes. This achievement highlights the extraordinary capabilities of freedivers, often seen as a blend of athleticism and endurance.
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· 2 pulledVitomir Maričić has set a new Guinness World Record (GWR) of 29min 3sec for 'the longest breath held voluntarily under water using oxygen.'
The world record for longest underwater breath-hold using oxygen is often viewed as much as a conjuring trick as an athletic feat.
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