Entre Dos Mares: First Mexican Open Freediving Championships
Posted By Nicolas Danan on 12 October 2005
MT puts a finger on what may be the future of Mexican competitive freediving: “Nicolas Moreno 40 Meters in Free Immersion”. Here's an interesting story. Moreno came and trained with us while in Punta Coyote. He's a gaucho, yes, an actual cowboy introduced to freediving by Aharon and MT. I've had a few conversations with the guy and only one thing is on his mind from the moment he gets off work, and that one thing is to come, train, and learn more from the freediving instructors. “Free immersion is a great way to introduce people to freediving around here. No equipment needed - come with your body and your mind and learn”, says Aharon.
Macarena Benitez and Manolo Gonzales are also part of that new wave of Mexican freedivers. Both are studying marine biology at the University in La Paz and are enthusiastic about this new way to interact with the ocean. Macarena is going for 30 meters in constant “she has a good monofining style”, according to Aharon.Coming from him that is a hell of a compliment, as his standards are high. I believe he and and MT have spent too much time with those perfectionist Russians!
Manolo is going for a 35 meters free immersion.
The spice to this competition is MT Solomon’s attempt to break the UK Womens record of 54 meters in constant weight held by Hannah Stacey. She's announced 60 meter. “She did it in training several times!”, declares a confident Aharon, who knows MT’s potential to the finest degree.
MT trained with Audrey and Pipin in Cuba and then had to withdraw from competition to have her son Ze'ev. She is back in business, and looks amazing in the water. Her monofin form is perfect.
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