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Alexey Molchanov reclaimed the Constant Weight Bifins world record with a 129m (423ft) dive in Panglao, marking the 43rd world record of his career and proving the performance potential of fiberglass bifins.
Becoming a Molchanovs Instructor is about much more than how deep or far you can dive. Learn how teaching standards, student safety, rescue readiness, and structured education shape the instructor pathway.
Ever wondered why some dives feel effortless one week and noticeably harder the next? Your menstrual cycle could be part of the answer. Discover how hormonal changes throughout each phase of the cycle can influence your freediving and learn practical tips to help you train with your body, not against it.
I discovered freediving when Booking.com sent me to Watamu to write about excursions along the Kenyan coast. At the time, my life was hectic, and I was sinking in digital noise and deadlines. A copywriter by profession, my world was all about words. It was during this work trip that I realized the people I met were leading far more interesting and fulfilling lives.
Molchanovs Athlete Heike Schwerdtner set a new Static Apnea World Record with an incredible 9:39 breath hold at the AIDA World Apnea 2026 Pool Championships. Discover the quiet determination, years of consistency, and unwavering partnership behind one of the competition's most memorable performances.