Further records smashed by New Zealand freedivers

Posted By Sara-Lise Haith on Sunday May 11, 2008 @ 04:46 in FreeDiving

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The 2008 Apneists Challenge held in Wellington this weekend has announced further smash hits from the Kiwi freedivers.

McPhee attempted the last remaining national women's record without her name beside it: dynamics. Wearing a monofin, she swam a distance of 169m on a single breath underwater, in a dive time of approximately 2'30”, breaking the previous record by 6m and assuming fourth equal position in the world rankings.  Further National Records achieved were Guy Brew, with a 8'05" STA, furthering his own previous national record of 7'24" and also reaching a personal best.

McPhee and Brew are members of Wellington's Lazy Seal Freediving Club. Both are looking to compete at this years World Championships in Egypt in September. McPhee is currently seeking sponsorship to bring an international judge to New Zealand in August to officially attempt the dynamics without fins world record. Two other Kiwis (William Trubridge and David Mullins) who currently hold three world records.

More results can be seen on the Lazy Seals Free Diving Club website.