Why I Blacked Out | Alexey Molchanov opens up about his 103m CNF Attempt

[@TheDoonst]

Isn't it amazing that we live in a time where freediving is still in a process of gaining knowledge, pushing limits and new records? History in the making.

[@jpemonides]

Hi Alexey, Thanks for sharing this truth, keep diving safe. Thanks to safety divers!! they handled the situation very well.

[@LaLtheGaL]

This is sooo great. Thank you for being so humble, and being an amazing face for our sport.

[@toivonencresto]

now, think about your affectionate freediver spearfisher who regularly posts 50 meters dives video on KZbin with his fat friend or dad on the boat, if not alone. Sea maybe is the most important passion of my life, but when it comes to diving there's only one word: SAFETY! Thank you for your work! All the best

[@MolchanovsFreediving]

Safety first! You're 100% right. In the future we're going to make more videos about safety and its different aspects. Stay tuned 🙌

[@debrascott8775]

Wow, safety diver was amazing. Stepping in unhesitatingly at the right moment. Your critical analysis was enlightening.

[@liborkratochvil9580]

Sakra...to bylo štěstí 👌✊... uff... při sledování výstupu... ani jsem nedýchal...dobře to dopadlo🙏🙏🙏hodně zdraví a pozdrav do Stalingradu⚓🤿

[@genevievechalifoux1925]

You are so inspiring, not only for athletes but for anyone facing challenges. Thank you for your thoughts and humility!

[@КристинаМатвейчук-й2р]

Вы невероятный! спасибо отдельное за видео и комментарий этой попытки! Есть ощущение, что следующее погружение будет сильным! Будем ждать Ваших новых экспериментов 🥰

[@ugurali]

You are an example of a sportman, so humble focusing on the facts and always seeking for better! Thank you very much for sharing all the details and lessons learned of your attemp.

[@zandal5133]

It would also be interesting if you could share with us how the process of overcoming a blackout mentally in such a difficult discipline like CNF. Personally, after my blackout, I feel a lot of fear about trying to reach my depth again

[@MolchanovsFreediving]

Very nice idea! We'll work on that 👍

[@35nacl]

@@MolchanovsFreediving Yes, that's great idea and looking forward to that. I have a friend who had a massive black out attempting DNF during a comp, and he could not mentally recover from it. He excelled in static and DYNB, was already unofficially breaking our National Records during training, but could never get back into no fins.

[@ipojucanrocha8300]

Example of true leadership and atitude, learn thru failures, great!!

[@holg3070]

Thank you for sharing!

[@berniesboardhouse8078]

Thank for sharing bro 🙌🏽 keep Freediving safe 🙏🏽

[@Ded_s_Avtomatom]

Алексей, ты больше Красавчик 👍👍👍

[@dertodeshorst6294]

Wow, thank you very much for the insights and the honest analysis!

[@MolchanovsFreediving]

Glad it was helpful!

[@LeonardoMcConaughey-nm6th]

This is awesome Alexey!!! Campeón! I would love to see some videos of you training static, gym work, and definitely more of these breakdowns of dives!!! Really great stuff and thank you 🙏💙🌊

[@MolchanovsFreediving]

Thank you! Will do more of that stuff, not only with Alexey, but with other athletes as well 💪

[@portobelopty]

Thanks for sharing and comments. It's very important your information. A big hug from Panama 🇵🇦

[@FreediveNomad]

These are awesome! More of these kinds of videos please!

[@themacrowizard]

Thanks for sharing this, Alexey. Super useful.

[@seanhartnett6923]

This guy is one of the best freedivers in the world

[@rubanski]

Amazing safety diving team, responding efficiently at such depths is just incredible. Looks like they knew exactly what to do & love to see how they're 'saving his life' !

[@MolchanovsFreediving]

Absolutely! Safeties do incredible job 👍

[@alexfinn7989]

Thank you for the review of this, very insightful and informative.

[@Сергей13-щ3с]

Алексей Приветствую. Рад снова видеть новое видео. Включаю автоперевод и в путь. Безграничное уважение к вам!!!

[@selfwithamanda]

Something that I appreciate so much from a seasoned and experienced athlete like Alexey is that he considers what a good number FOR HIM is. He said that reaching 20m in 6 cycles was a good number for HIM not for everyone. A great reminder that in freediving, we are all individuals and need to find was it optimum and efficient for us rather than forcing ourselves to meet another person's standard.

[@WuMontage]

You will perform it perfectly next time, Alexey! Go!

[@fernandocamacho8269]

Alexey gracias por compartir esta experiencia creo que se aprende mucho con tus testimonios para conocernos más sobre nosotros mismos✅🇵🇦

[@elenas3696]

Леша, это было страшно. Но ты умничка!

[@geremgold]

Stay safe stay strong Champ!

[@ludbzh4029]

Nice teaching and focus support thx

[@HanaCirova]

Thanks for this great content - very interesting and informative. Tranining tips would be great too😍!

[@aleksandrbogdashkinfree]

Great content! Thanks for sharing Alexey 💪

[@MolchanovsFreediving]

Glad you liked it!

[@franckdebank]

Amazing!!!

[@raphael_2d878]

That was scary. Can you show us more of how you practice in pools? Not swimming pools, deep pools.

[@manuelaheiderdejahnsen6924]

love your talk, but the music is very loud...thank you for your insights

[@docunagi]

8:33 is it me or the guy with the Mexico teeshirt sneak in and try to film with his camera ??? before being kicked out 😀

[@turczyn2000]

Heh at first I was a bit confused :D but then yep I saw a camera in his hand :D

[@vladimirrogozhkin]

❤❤❤

[@hamzanasser4902]

❤

[@emely5852]

I was scared 😅❤

[@distico]

At what depths did you dive to train for this one?

[@elseradtke5969]

I have a question. Wouldn't it be easier and safer if the safety divers had air tanks and could give you air through the second mouth piece? That way they could also come all the way down with you, not only the top 30m. I don't know much about diving, so sorry if there is a really simple reason I am missing. Just curious because it seams a lot safer to have them all the way with you

[@nironsansamile864]

Bro I am from Sri Lanka big fan bro here I am scuba diving only 15m i need help I am poor pepale❤❤

[@BurninatorTheTrogdor]

Once you get knocked out, the easier it is to get knocked out the next time. Glad you're alright man. If you ever just want to have fun, you should make some videos diving some wrecks or cool dive stops. Hit up NOX! You guys would be rad!

[@djdavidphillips]

Incorrect I'm afraid.

[@TheSchneeeewitttchen]

@burninatorthetrogdor why is it easier to get knocked out the second time?

[@MolchanovsFreediving]

We're not big experts in fighting knockouts, but in freediving - it's not the case. One blackout doesn't make it more likely to get another one

[@BurninatorTheTrogdor]

@TheSchneeeewitttchen When you damage your brain by depriving it of oxygen, you're more susceptible. Otherwise, you could just continue diving. It isn't rocket science.

[@out_running_erins9118]

👍

[@romanberngardt2855]

Алексей, а не страшно после блэкаута снова глубоко нырять?

[@rg3412]

Cheating death, for sure.