Freediving Legends : : Natalia Molchanova & Alexey Molchanov

This very special video, while possibly not my best interview, was the last time I saw and spoke with Natalia, on the day of her last World Record in No Fins (CNF). Alexey joined us to talk about his own spectacular freediving career too, which is going from strength to strength - and to help as translator when necessary.
This half hour chat in my garden, complete with Twinkle-Toes my cat, was one of only a few times that Natalia and I, then the only two women to have passed the 100m mark in CWT, sat down to chat. I wish we had done it more.
Alexey now carries the flag for the Russians and the great family name, and I feel confident that what we have seen from him so far is just scratching the surface of his potential too.
I cherish this video and feel deeply saddened by Natalia's death. RIP Queen Natalia, you are profoundly missed by us all. Long live Prince Alexey!

[@algir2kas]

cat is the best :)

[@littlefreediver]

I've never considered my cat, Twinkle-Toes, to be in the same league as Natalia or Alexey, but she'll be thrilled to know she has her own fan club now too! :-) xxx Sara

[@fionahorne1299]

Thank you for this wonderful interview Sara, and for all the positive energy and wisdom your channel, your interviews and your yoga/meditation instruction offers. At the age of 50 years young, I am new to freediving and only just discovered your channel and website. I enjoyed a peaceful personal best today of 71 feet. I love going deeper, learning and growing in peace through freediving. Blessings to you and RIP to Natalia - I love it when she says, "older and older and easier and easier." A wonderful mantra!

[@catharinalangle4890]

You two queens look so benevolent and peaceful and yet strong. Twinkle Toes absolutely LOVES her! If only a fraction of our rulers were like you/her the world would be better off!

[@alexILMN]

Great interview. It was such an amazing experience and honor for me to have such a trainer like Natalia. I will really really miss her.

[@littlefreediver]

Thanks Aleskey, I can only imagine how it must have been to have had her as a trainer. A truly wonderful woman. I think we all miss her

[@peacemaker1502]

Wow no fins, Natalia you are such an inspiration!

[@ookiemand]

Thank you Sara for sharing this video! It's cool to see how one world class athlete interviews another, adding that interesting competitive personal touch to the interview :)

[@littlefreediver]

Thank you - it was such an honour to spend the afternoon with her and Alexey and I was particularly touched by how my cat was drawn to her. She had a magic with animals too and I see that as the real spark of humanity that we each need to nourish. She was a an incredible woman in so many ways and is very much missed

[@ReallyVicky]

Sara, thank you so much for this video!

[@littlefreediver]

You're welcome, Victoria. Take care, dive safely and have a beautiful day

[@0540523553]

Great video, thanks for posting Sara

[@littlefreediver]

Thank you Amer, I appreciate your feedback. Have a beautiful day and dive safely

[@dyfre3713]

Hermosa mujer.una sirena en el mar.

[@tonyvalisky4856]

Nice video. Many thanks. Just got my freediving license so I’m being curious and cautious too. It’s a beautiful activity and I’m looking forward to many wonderful dives.

[@Deparsa84]

[@user-lz6pt5ls3x]

Молодцы

[@poke7761]

Hi, Sara. Around 13:40 you start to talk about a 'Seperation of Attention' technique. Natalia follows up with a name I don't understand and refers to his technique. Would you mind give me more information about him/this? Maybe even a link to a paper if there is one? I am here waiting for your answer even if it may took a long time. Thanks in advance..! Warm regards

[@volkankahraman0771]

Merhaba. Alexey Molchanov’u, dünya rekortmeni dalgıcımız Şahika Ercümen sayesinde tanımış olduk. Annesi Natalya Molchanov’u saygı ile anıyoruz.

[@surface2wherever]

Love this interview. Is Alexey off carbohydrates yet? :)

[@stubbypeeps3166]

That cat is awesome - Bengal?

[@gbsk12]

Sat Nam

[@federicofadda288]

Preferisco i video con le tue immersioni. Ciao. Fede

[@littlefreediver]

Grazie, Fede! I hope to bring you more soon!

[@ashleyc8373]

Terrible interview

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