1 Breath / 8 Strokes / 100m DNF (Dynamic No Fins) Technique

Try watching this holding your breath as I perform my dive using underwater breast stroke in 25m pool (it truly is 25m!) This video is about the beauty, power and efficiency of the DYNAMIC NO FINS stroke. Kudos to my safety angel and underwater camera man for capturing this dive so beautifully.
Many years of training went into making this happen. Please don't try this in any random pool without knowing the risks and how to do this safely. I'm a competitive freediver and an instructor and many years of practice and training went into this. Enjoy! :)
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[@grgr6720]

Elegance, power, stamina, beauty. Poetry in motion. I wish this diving lady was not blocking the view all the time.

[@josef2185]

Underrated

[@jamesranker6275]

@@josef2185agreed!

[@MichaelaWernerFreediver]

😂😅🤣

[@Lien6887]

lmfao

[@phoebthepancake]

brilliant

[@vitor79pinto]

That's impressive. I run out of breath only watching

[@akashmore6452]

True

[@omunozl]

LMAO!

[@eastcoastsailingcenter7768]

move impressive are the bathing beauties in the pool.

[@jacksdjfam]

@@eastcoastsailingcenter7768 Its like watching an episode of baywatch

[@celebrim1]

I wasn't that impressed and then she turned around and did it again. Then my jaw dropped.

[@trentc4576]

This is some serious mind and breath control, such great streamline! I used to be able to do half of that in high school as a varsity swimmer,I'm very impressed

[@MichaelaWernerFreediver]

Thank you, Trent. Comments like this make it so rewarding. I used to be a swimmer too - looking back, I was just fighting the water - now I become the water - at least in my mind :))

[@trentc4576]

@@MichaelaWernerFreediver I remember when my team did a 1 week training camp at ohio state university and it changed my whole stroke technique, after that I swam so much more efficiently.love that feeling of gliding through the water

[@stwatertown]

i can do 3 loops (68~75m) at the good moment or in my body best condition, but I have the urge of "go bathroom"(my bladder squeeze), and some time I nearly "black out" I wasn't all the time making my arm overlap ahead as streamlined, I was doing underwater "Frog" breast-stroke and gliding. my current hold breath 3:24~3:45 depends on if a good day and sleep/eat well or not.

[@MichaelaWernerFreediver]

@@stwatertown Hi Henry. Thanks for your comment. Just make sure you never do this alone. If you blackout in the water and no one sees you, that's the end. I've trained all my life, first as a swimmer and I have been freediving for more than 10 years to attempt these and longer dives. If you're interested to learn more, enrol in a freediving course. It's absolutely necessary such as learning to drive. No one would ever sit in the car for the first time and expect to go into traffic without knowing anything. Well, you could try it but the outcome would not be a happy one...

[@vuchaser99]

I always wished this was a competitive event in a swim meet. It was the only one that I was very competitive at. I preferred the Short Course getting thr extra pushes at the turns... but I made 100m LC, about a dozen times... but never at only 8 strokes.

[@SturFriedBrains]

They made us do a lot underwaters in the weeks leading up to quarter-finals when I was competitive. The amount your lung capacity expands in response to it is crazy, really really helps you edge out the competition in close races, one less breath, a little less anxiety from lack of oxygen.

[@konstantin7596]

Which quarter-finals? :)

[@Randsurfer]

What is a 'quarter-final'?

[@kylaip5608]

@@konstantin7596 the second last competition to determine the winner. Whoever wins the quarter-finals goes to the finals. Whoever wins the final is the winner.

[@kylaip5608]

@@Randsurfer the second last competition to determine the winner. Whoever wins the quarter-finals goes to the finals. Whoever wins the final is the winner.

[@Randsurfer]

@@kylaip5608 Hi Kyla. I asked 'Something New' because I was wondering what swimming competition runs with quarterfinals, etc. Especially 'quarterfinals' with weeks of preparation. Do you know 'Something New' and know what that person is referring to? I know what quarterfinal means in head-to-head competition. Btw, the winner of quarterfinal does not go to the finals. The winner of quarterfinal goes to semifinals.

[@AlexanderMoen]

that is some intense hydrodynamics going on there. I can't believe how you managed to keep your body at the exact same level all the way across with such a streamlined motion

[@MichaelaWernerFreediver]

I was wearing a 4.3kg neck weight. You can't see it - it's called The Lobster :)

[@teegees]

@@MichaelaWernerFreediver Ah! I was wondering how you kept your depth so perfect the entire time. The problem I have when I try to do this, is that because my lungs are full, I keep floating up, and I spend energy keeping down. How many laps could you do without the extra weight? Also, is it true that if you have more fat in your body, you will float easier?

[@AlexanderMoen]

@@MichaelaWernerFreediver that makes sense, but it's still incredibly impressive. You still have to push off, move, and keep your alignment spot on, even if buoyancy is a little less of a concern

[@TolgaBalkc]

You may release some breath to stay under water more comfortable. Apart from this spending min effort like this, is so important. 👌

[@3runjosh]

@@MichaelaWernerFreediveryoutube experts still insist on telling you how it is done after you explain hahaha

[@robertjames8220]

This is almost beyond belief, and we're watching it with our own eyes! Such economy of motion, it's beautiful.

[@MichaelaWernerFreediver]

Thank you so much Robert. Michaela

[@wcsdiaries]

@@MichaelaWernerFreediver i see at 0:28 you kicked twice before doing an arm stroke. I thought the proper technique is to alternate? 1 armstroke, then kick, armstroke, then kick, etc.

[@MichaelaWernerFreediver]

@@wcsdiaries Hi Jacks. The 'proper' technique is the one that brings you the furthest. This technique suits me perfectly.

[@wcsdiaries]

@@MichaelaWernerFreediver Good to know! How do you swim differently with fins? I am new to freediving so trying to learn the most efficient techniques :)

[@liointhesun]

and see lions around in pool are also really sweet 🍬

[@DukeMarenge]

Awesome! I Love how relaxed the swimmer is. I remember as a kid being able to hold my breath from anywhere between 2min and 2 1/2 min. I used to almost put myself to sleep as a way to stay under the water. I'd be lucky to get 30 seconds now.

[@ethankwan1694]

whats the science/biology behind getting older and holding your breath?

[@JB-324]

@@ethankwan1694 practice

[@ethankwan1694]

@@JB-324 No like why can’t you hold your breath as long

[@JB-324]

@@ethankwan1694 yes, as a kid, he probably swam a lot, as an adult, maybe not so much. You can train you lungs to have more endurance

[@tony.p]

@@ethankwan1694 For me it was smoking lmao. On a real note I think the lungs fully develop earlier than the rest of the body giving you a better ratio of lung capacity to oxygen consumption.

[@katherinepollock]

That is the best breath control I have ever seen! I was not expecting to see them go back after the first lap (and still hold their breath!)

[@Lahdo]

This is so awesome😮 I managed today 25 meters, but with too many strokes 👊🏻 Awesome, so fascinated by your engagement into tasks like this😊 Only a few manage what you achieved with success 🎉

[@Mattthewanderer]

My jaw dropped open without me realizing it. Years of training, that is easy to believe! Wow. Very nicely done.

[@MichaelaWernerFreediver]

Thank you, Matthew :))

[@masteroogwaysfavouritewise]

@@MichaelaWernerFreediver hello, greetings! Would you mind telling how many years of training went for this achievement?

[@ricardolopez5505]

This is impressive, I can't imagine the amount of training required to achieve this level.

[@unleashthedog]

I wouldn’t say THAT much training. I used to spearfish in summers until 18 yrs old, and I did regular swimming only for periods of my life. In a few months I easily built up to swim almost 50m, after a gap of several years from my previous swimming period…

[@alexandrugajin763]

@@unleashthedog from almost 50 m to 100 there is a huge difference, and that difference is the amount of training. Not only she swam 100 meters under water, but did it in 8 strokes, to achive that kind of flow, takes some serious work..

[@unleashthedog]

@@alexandrugajin763 challenge accepted 🤣

[@daniboyo]

@@unleashthedog please keep us updated 😄

[@nocomment6421]

@@unleashthedog have you achived it yet?

[@sky_9223]

I was proud of myself swimming 50m with no breath. and now I see this video and I'm overwhelmed. super amazing !!

[@MichaelaWernerFreediver]

Thank you, Sky. There is a lot of training and knowledge in this video. I didn't just jump in and did 100m. I did thousands of 50s as well. My PB is 150m by the way :) If you really want to improve, the best way is to take a freediving course :))

[@civilpse5458]

Fantastic. In the background, lot of enthusiastic people learning. Crystal clear water. Seems so safe.

[@MichaelaWernerFreediver]

Thank you for your comment :)

[@RayspeedRider]

That was beautiful to watch. So calm and relaxed. I especially love that your daughter shares in your achievement. Thank you.

[@Christiana_M]

You have an amazing technique in DNF and you make it look super easy! i really like your video! Greetings from Greece! Stay safe!

[@dan7462]

That’s impressive. In our dive school we have to do 50 meters on one breath and that was tough. My hats off to her.

[@garouthetiktokinfluencerhu9731]

I think most healthy conditioned guys should be able hit 50 meters with relative ease, in a 25 meter pool like this of course. Every 25 meters after that is another story! I knew a girl in high school who did a 100 yard underwater all butter kick. She was a beast.

[@zeebest1004]

You’d be surprised how this jolts you out of sleepiness! I first saw a guy doing a lap underwater and he told me how sleepy he was and so I tried it - this was military life which includes serious sleep deprivation. I thought it would be hard when sleepy but swimming is one of those exercises that you can do intensely when sleepy - maybe the water temperature and/or a fear of drowning. Swimming underwater even more so! I found I could do this also and trained to hold my breath underwater - I got up tp 3 minutes... It DEFINITELY wakes you up! Any time I have to fight sleepiness I hold my breath, knowing how long I can go, and when my lungs are bursting (as long as I can handle after I’m at the point of going spastic!), I let it go to a brand new morning in my brain!

[@NicosM51]

I believe that for adults, having the face underwater triggers some deeply rooted body reflexes that lower the cardiac rythm and increase acuteness. Babies have the reflex to stop breathing when submerged.

[@OsvaldoBayerista]

Idk if that is healthy

[@mrbenfer5884]

Is she taking a deep breath and then go? I always float to the top. Does she do this after exhaling?

[@strictlyyoutube6881]

@@OsvaldoBayerista Yeah it sounds almost like a self-inflicted choke hold lol.

[@macek1455]

@@mrbenfer5884 Shes wearing a small neck weight. She mentions it in a difficult comment. Definitely helps to not have to struggle against buoyancy!

[@riderz4723]

Thanks to the cameraman he can stay underwater that long to record for us this unbelieveable swim

[@playermanmanmanman]

I misread the title and thought she was going to finish 1 stroke which looked easy but then.. she turned around still holding her breath- i was impressed.

[@tiandao1chouqin]

Beautiful, graceful, and peaceful. Excellent technique. Thanks for sharing.

[@Asemco]

I watched up until you went for lap 2 and i shouted in surprise. I then saw the description and tried holding my breath. I made it to 1:50, but that was on ground breathing and sitting still. I cant imagine being underwater that long, and doing 2 laps... Very very impressive!

[@donnawilliams1825]

I love the way you make it look so easy! ✌️ Blessings to everyone involved.

[@MichaelaWernerFreediver]

Thank you, Donna. Love & light

[@ChessJourneyman]

For a minute I thought the sea cow was going to do it.

[@hkmoney6220]

“Diver majestically swims alongside a school of Humpback whales”

[@licurgius]

Such incredible natural and elegant moves, it lowers my heartrate by just watching it. Btw, quite a contrasting scenery to shoot the epitome of human underwater elegance

[@magnificentmuttley2084]

That is incredible. There is no way I could hold my breath for even one length, never mind 4! And considering there was a complete lack of buoyancy, I’m assuming she emptied her lungs prior to pushing off. Amazing ability. No wonder that took years of training to accomplish. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@MichaelaWernerFreediver]

I actually had full lungs as I used 4.4kg neck weight - it's hard to see as it's black. Thank you for your comment 🥰

[@fluffigverbimmelt]

Imho 25m ist not a matter of breath holding or lung capacity. I always found that can be done with willpower alone, regardless of my training state. You won't believe how much further you can push yourself if you just do it: Calm down, take a big breath, push off, glide well between strokes and stay relaxed. And then just pull through.

[@connorstevens3012]

I had trouble with 50m and this is almost the exact technique I used. Well done

[@dimitrisk8441]

imo just push it a little more, but always under supervision. I am not an expert, but I think everybody can hold his/her breath for few minutes, especially if you take aside the discomfort you feel after the first 30 secs or so. If you feel like fainting, it is a sure sign that you should come out and take a breath, but it is good to avoid going that far.

[@F_Bardamu]

It felt like watching a dolphin swim his way through a herd of hippos lol Not sure if that irony was intended.

[@paush51]

The most impressive part is how he keeps the exact depth.

[@kylew121]

Started watching before reading the description, and I didn't realize it would be two full laps. Very impressive!

[@tk_jain]

So calm even holding breath for this long. Amazing!!

[@bobsmoot8454]

Damn, that’s awesome 4 lengths under water, insane

[@szaka9395]

eeeeeeeeee how it is insane, as a 14-16 YO kid i was able to swim 4x25m under water. My friends from swimming club too.

[@gd3369]

i remember when i was16-18 always doing lengths underwater in my pool (pretty big pool) to see how long i could hold my breath ... but shit ... this is next level .... well done ... and i love that your teaching your daughter ... amazing ...

[@MichaelaWernerFreediver]

Thank you so much for your comment. Much appreciate it :))

[@seasalt9289]

When she turned around underwater after the half lap I was like “oh man that’s a long time to breath hold” but then once she completed the lap she turned around again, my jaw was on the floor

[@MichaelaWernerFreediver]

Thank you. Watch my 147m dive!

[@srcastic8764]

I used to do this when I was a lifeguard. There were three of us lifeguards who would have just fun little competitions for how far we could go. My personal best was 4 lengths of the 25 yard pool, same as in this video. I used the exact same technique. But there as another lifeguard who I swear was just made for the water. He was like some sort of fish hybrid. He did 5-1/2 lengths. He was incredible in the water!

[@cluek9780]

Yep, I, too, did that as a lifeguard, but no one believes it! Took about a month to work up to it.

[@Bryan-oj1tx]

Yep I did this as well, only with one arm and leg.

[@PangoIin]

Me too, but i exhaled before i got under water.

[@silentwhisper868]

@@PangoIin Yeah when I was a lifeguard in Greenland I used to be able to do this without using my arms or legs. Then I continued my lifeguard career on the International Space Station where sadly, such amazing feat was not feasible to practice, so now I can only do 25m.

[@srcastic8764]

@@cluek9780 yeah, clearly no one believes it here either, but I did. And as you said, it took time to work up to it. You gotta be a good swimmer, be in good shape, have good lung capacity and hand good mental control. Then there’s the swimming technique, which is long, smooth strokes, gliding. I’m 6’5”, with really long arms which helps a lot with that. At the time, I was ideal for this. Now I’m more of a slow floating barge. 🤣🤣

[@Megajoe800]

Great stuff. I remember when I used to do this at swimming (was a club swimmer and we would do whole 100m or 2 50m lengths under water). It's very relaxing once you build up the lung capacity.

[@DR_1_1]

It's less relaxing near the end, though...

[@ジャシン]

I can’t even hold my breath while I’m showering and meanwhile there is this guy

[@alexandermataruga7381]

Masterpiece. I have showed my kids how this is possible,because many people think it's not possible because they swimm & dive faulty

[@MichaelaWernerFreediver]

Thank you, Alex! Anything's possible if you put your mind to it and action on it every day :)

[@mochimaruishi8348]

Blessing for me having found you. You gave me some important techniques through watching your videos my body follow your moves while im improving my swimming exercise . thank you . more more more videos yet to come … more power love yah❤️

[@alexandrefernandes6286]

This is beyond belief. I mean god like breathing technique and control. I’m a fan and a follower! Absolutely love what you achieved to do just there!

[@donnydont]

The contrast between this perfectly sculpted, hydrodynamic body and the hamplanets in the background is amazing.

[@SkatingandSport-ml8eu]

Came here for this 😂

[@Maspets]

@@SkatingandSport-ml8eu You came here because you're complete trash?

[@viperdemonz-jenkins]

at least hammers are exercising not sitting on couch.

[@ericalbright8797]

That’s me in the background!

[@samholder196]

the ability to stay calm for this is insane

[@theuniversalbean9352]

That is absolutely amazing. Not even sure I could do a 25 yet

[@MichaelaWernerFreediver]

I will make a video to show you how you can :))

[@jimt7851]

Absolutely incredible! Can you imagine that lung/cardio efficiency being applied to other sports?

[@Queenfisher444]

It is applied in other sports, DNF happens at an extremely low cardiovascular intensity where being relaxed supersedes output significantly. All elite aerobic athletes understand these concepts.

[@parshantjuneja4811]

That’s very impressive. I’m learning how to swim and sink a lot. U absolutely crush this is awesome. I don’t understand how u didn’t panic at all but it’s awesome 👏

[@MichaelaWernerFreediver]

I didn't panic as I'm used to it. Many, many, many years of practice :))

[@parshantjuneja4811]

It’s been 2 years since I started swimming now. Been swimming swim twice a week for exercise. Thanks for inspiring me with your video. For ppl whose legs sink, u have to press you chest down which will cause your legs to float higher! My personal record: freestyle 100 yards non stop, breast stroke 500 yards non stop, max length swam in 1 session: 1400 yards

[@hesido]

I thought I managed to hold my breath quite easily, then realized I was only half way through the video.

[@Jimmy-B-]

Wow, one length on top of the water would be hard for the average swimmer but she is 2 or 3 feet under the water which makes a lot harder. Very impressive

[@SortaDopeIGuess]

0:44 the lady is trying to imitate you. lol

[@ayeeffvee8173]

Insane pullouts! This is amazing

[@HenrikMyrhaug]

As someone whose legs sink, watching your legs float makes me jealous. Also, it is fun watching the people in the background just chilling, contrasting with this very strenuous looking swim.

[@MaddogXVII]

Found this 2 months later, but it comes down to strengthening your core and a bit of hip-flexers/lower back. Legs don't really float, instead she is using her strong body control to transfer the bouyancey from her lungs to press her legs up.

[@Lien6887]

@@MaddogXVII 9 months later here, but while there is some technique involved in floating as in the video, it mainly comes down to your body composition. If original commenter is lean and muscular and maybe has a little below average male lung capacity, he could very well be physically incapable of remaining level in the water column at so low speeds as the lady in the video.

[@largo6644]

Impressive !!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Mi own record (25 years ago, when I was young) was 65 m in a pool, and 4:45 minutes in static apnea.👌 Greetings from Patagonia, Argentina ! 🇦🇷

[@thecannonballkid1312]

Swimming through a pod of whales like that takes such bravery

[@NamelesshunterGaming]

this has to be america

[@phuhoang5526]

I meant look at those on the background

[@lupsik1]

Man I feel bad laughing about it but the background gives me David Attenborough sea lion commentary vibes

[@RealShipmate]

She lives and coaches free diving in Australia so this is very likely Australia. Or Slovakia.

[@joek5078]

I've never seen a SCM (25m) pool in America...

[@MarcusLeonard307]

@@phuhoang5526😂 savage

[@MrNick-]

Wow that is very impressive! The amount of dedication and hard work it takes to complete just half of that is beyond amazing

[@MichaelaWernerFreediver]

Thank you so much!!!

[@tightright7561]

I’m completely impressed! Perfect form and excellent relaxation!

[@MichaelaWernerFreediver]

Thank you 😁

[@trex70]

Oh nice Wales in the background

[@SuperCornstock]

This is surreal to watch, awe struck at the discipline on display

[@andresdiaz7112]

That was the most beautiful and relaxing thing i've seen in a long time.

[@TheThunder005]

This is very impressive, nice and steady. I've done 75 yards before (3 lengths), I'd say the unconventional underwater frog kick and holding the glide is key to the long distance underwater movements. Keep movements smooth and even

[@sulsteeze6762]

yeah she has really good form. I've swam competitively for years and I've found most gym pools aren't regulation and fall short at 20 yards. if this was a meter pool it would only be there and back. still 4 lengths isn't easy. we drill 50 meter no breathers for breast stroke to work on underwater technique but it's a bit different because it's race pace and if you pop your head up another 50 meters is added lmfao. coaches amiright

[@thibod07]

Wow! Very impressive! Amazing technique

[@financetips]

Wow 🎉 the breath and the strokes kept at a min and the drag less motion. Pure Class!

[@boriente]

After watching you swim, I began using this technique for my underwater swimming. Two kicks - easy way to stay relaxed

[@Bill-Sama-Gates-Laden]

Love the ambience! Love the music, slow relaxing strokes, and the big fat people in the background!

[@jonroland2702]

Very nice! I used to do this as a kid. Dad had a 16x32' pool put in the backyard, by the end of the second summer I could do 3 full laps underwater. So much fun just sitting at the bottom of the pool watching everyone swim overhead lol

[@Wil_Dasovich]

Solid!

[@elle3076]

The round edge of the pool is so satisfying I can't stop looking at it

[@rafaelleandredelossantos5283]

the only fit man in walle universe

[@analuciabotinelly5527]

Que fôlego..uauu!! Belos movimentos,tranguilos e perfeitos. Parabéns !!

[@Randoverse]

Never seen someone swim so gracefully among beasts.

[@MikeHermo]

The contrast in physique at the beginning of the video is fascinating

[@advaithsadventures]

That’s impressive.I run out of breath just watching

[@BazaltGames]

Hippos on the back plan is excellent!

[@stefanhoffmann2353]

A-ma-zing gliding skills! Many hours of training were needed, I guess.

[@og147]

Bro such a bot comment

[@MichaelaWernerFreediver]

You're guessing right - about 10 years ;)

[@stefanhoffmann2353]

@@MichaelaWernerFreediver Gosh! THAT long!? And now, are you teaching it?

[@btrue2day]

Clearly the background swimmers were a strong motivation

[@El_Pollo_Loco]

Feels like watching a dolphin getting hunted by a bunch of whales.

[@TranceEnding]

Glad the camera woman reminded her to breath at the end.

[@noceas9795]

i can hold my breath for 2 minutes too.. but without moving! this is awesome!

[@GetGood5]

The whales in the background make it so much more impressive 😄

[@kipuchino]

I love the contrast of extreme health and fitness and the complete opposite in the pool together.

[@givemethatfilletfish]

Right? This video is trippy as fuck, it demonstrates a completely opposite set of decisions that these people have made over the course of their entire lives - one is a now an elite athlete, the others float and waddle helplessly around like tires

[@DR_1_1]

@@givemethatfilletfish What an ignorant comment. Not anybody can be an athlete, no matter how hard they'd try, and many health conditions are genetic (these obese people are probably in this case, else they wouldn't be in that pool but on their sofa watching youtube).

[@henryjs8766]

@@givemethatfilletfishdid you ever consider those people were trying to judge their circumstances before engaging to type such a horrendously judgemental comment?

[@givemethatfilletfish]

@@henryjs8766 no?

[@the_nurse_of_your_heart]

Well done!! I ve started recently to use your technique instead of one kick one stroke... I saw that I slide better but a still struggle after 25m....as part of my training is to hold my breath out of the pool while walking or doing any stuff to increase my lung capacity... I also have a question for you.... You think that it's better to practise in a 25m pool instead of 50? Because in my opinion kicking the wall gives you the advantage of reaching out longer distance than in a 50 m pool.... Also u think it's better if the depth is around your neck level? Coz when I take a breath to dive to the bottom I suddenly feel that I m losing energy.... I ll wait for your reply! Keep up the good work! 😇😊

[@MichaelaWernerFreediver]

Hi :) Thank you for your comments :)) I think it's easier to practice in 25m pool, much harder in 50m as you're losing the push off the wall (which saves a lot of time and O2.) In regards to your second question - when you dive deeper you're not losing 'energy' but volume of air in your lungs reduces (in halves in 10m). I find it easier to train in deeper pools - around 2m as I can wear less weight (around the neck is much more efficient) but sometimes I have to practice in very shallow pools. There is no right or wrong way as something is always better than nothing. When holding your breath in any pool, make sure you have someone actively watching you at all times (lifeguards don't count). Dive safe, & dive free, Michaela

[@the_nurse_of_your_heart]

@@MichaelaWernerFreediver Thank you so much😊😊

[@wilfdarr]

Michal is bang on, perfect response. And I'll re-emphasize the "lifeguards don't count": my crew tested them on multiple occasions and... they always failed. If you don't have a partner available, practice on your living room rug: if you pass out no worries, you'll wake up (angry, so angry, but you'll be fine) and try again. That isn't what happens in water if you pass out alone.

[@philibertorodrigo7118]

The dichotomy of pure human performance and bliss surrounded by overweight fat bodies treading the same water is lovely

[@Pants44]

Girl can win every breath holding contest

[@howierobbery]

holy hippos 😂

[@roejogan1759]

what was that hippo doing in the 00:02

[@stephaneavril1560]

Legend

[@xtrmz8191]

This is perfection ❤🎉

[@shaneh7916]

That's stressful and relaxing at the same time. Amazing!

[@lurchamok8137]

almost like in the Amazon with manatees etc. 1:09

[@adi20717]

00:02 Who's that monster on the left !!!😮

[@rayvaqu]

Very nice hippos you are swimming with.

[@ltdane82]

Clean technique, elegant glide, great endurance 👏👏👏😍.....the result of hard work, training and practice....in tremendous contrast with the tragicomedy of Free Willy and Moby Dick exposed in the back.

[@NickMaovich]

Damn you make it look so easy although it's frikkin hard as hell

[@MichaelaWernerFreediver]

Thanks for your comment Nick :)

[@ryanvanrensburg6073]

Is nobody gonna talk about the hippos ?

[@coolst0rybruh]

I always found it fascinating when people swam with whales.

[@roderickarina]

Swimming past hippos must be an experience?

[@company3076]

I'm that swimmer in the background in black shorts!!

[@oliviermagere]

I did this kind of things as a kid, didn't know it was a thing until much later. All there was on TV was Jacques Coustaux's wonderful scuba diving expeditions but no Jacques Mayol. I am glad that other kids get to see that what they're doing is a thing !

[@petermacleod5710]

And so dangerous in a pool full of hippos

[@Eris-sp6yt]

Impressive! I could held my breath till 75m while watching this in my bed :)

[@c0nc3ntr8d6]

And then a brief glimpse of the future at the end, awesome!