Kralendijk, Bonaire – The Tourism Company Bonaire (TCB) confirmed their assist of the Freediving World File 2023 try that befell on the Dutch Caribbean island on March twenty fifth. Russian world champion freediver Alexey Molchanov made his try via the official freediving establishment Worldwide Affiliation for the Improvement of Apnea (AIDA) the place he represented Serbia and the worldwide flag.
Molchanov, generally known as “The Machine” within the diving neighborhood and historical past’s most daring freediver, has been accustomed to breaking data for the reason that age of 5. On Saturday, March twenty fifth, Alexey Molchanov broke the Variable Weight (VWT) World File by descending to a depth of 501 ft, however he didn’t cease there. On March twenty eighth, Molchanov tried a last dive and challenged himself with the aim of beating his new World File, to which he succeeded.
The athlete shared on his Instagram, “Right this moment on Bonaire island I dove to 156 meters/511 ft setting a brand new world report within the VWT self-discipline, descent with further weight (sled) and ascent with monofin. It took 4 min 27 sec.” His accomplishment marks an unbelievable show of human endurance and willpower, with the island of Bonaire persevering with to show itself to be a world-class freediving vacation spot with record-breaking outcomes.
The island was additionally residence to many different exceptional feats, with Eric Van Riet Paap setting a brand new Variable Weight (VWT) Nationwide File for the Netherlands with a dive of 305 ft, whereas Brandon Greatest set a brand new Variable Weight (VWT) Nationwide File for the USA with a dive of 170 ft.
“The success of the occasion to this point and the athlete’s record-breaking dives spotlight the unbelievable capabilities of the human physique and the ability of dedication and perseverance,” mentioned Carlos Coste of Blue Classroom. “All of this may not have been attainable with out the complete assist of Tourism Company Bonaire, STINAPA, STCB, and a number of different unbelievable sponsors and volunteers. We prolong our deepest gratitude to all those that provided their time, dedication, and experience to make sure the athletes’ security throughout their report makes an attempt and making this occasion an enormous success.”
Making Historical past on the Island
“We’re glad Alexey and different journey seekers seemed to the eco-forward paradise that’s Bonaire to not solely showcase their skills however to make historical past on the island,” mentioned Miles Mercera, CEO of Tourism Company Bonaire. “Our protected and pristine waters created the final word setting for the freediving feat and helped many athletes add one more accolade to their skilled freediving portfolios.”
AIDA is the only largest organizer of worldwide freediving competitions, guidelines, and laws. Their mission is to exhibit to the world that the game is secure, enjoyable, difficult and a unbelievable mix of interior peace, focus, and teamwork. The island is implementing a variety of protocols to make sure optimum security throughout the try, with measures like a counter ballast system and an ambulance on standby, guaranteeing the very best setting for this try.
Originally posted 2023-03-29 23:25:34.