Alexey Molchanov

Alexey Molchanov, Blue Hole, Dahab, Egypt, 2013

Alexey Molchanov (Russian: Алексей Олегович Молчанов, born March 6, 1987 in Volgograd) is a Russian champion freediver, five time world vice-champion, and world record holder in freediving. His mother, Natalia Molchanova was also a freediver.^[1]

Records^[2]

Summary:

• STA - 8 min. 33 sec.
• DYN - 258 m
• DNF - 195 m
• CWT - 129,7 m
• CNF - 91 m
• FIM - 114 m

Clarification:

• STA = Static Apnea. Holding the breath as long as possible.
• DYN = Dynamic Apnea with fins. Diving as far as possible with the use of fins or a monofin.
• DNF = Dynamic Apnea without fins. Diving as far as possible without fins.
• CWT = Constant weight with fins. Diving as deep as possible with the use of fins or a monofin.
• CNF = Constant weight without fins. Diving as deep as possible without fins.
• FIM = Free Immersion. Diving as deep as possible by pulling down and up the rope.

References

External links

• Russian: personal page Russian Freediving Association (checked 11/19/2010)

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