
Holding Breath, Breaking Records: Budimir Šobat’s Underwater Feat
In March 2021, Croatian freediver Budimir Šobat shattered expectations—and a world record—by holding his breath underwater for an astonishing 24 minutes and 37 seconds. This feat, completed in a controlled environment with prior oxygenation, was officially recognized by Guinness World Records. Šobat, who trains extensively in both physical and mental endurance, used hyperventilation with pure…