Alejandro Lemus has set a new CMAS VWT world record!

Mexican freediver Alejandro Lemus set a new CMAS world record for variable weight diving – VWT – during a dive conducted on 24 January 2020. A record attempt in freshwater diving with variable weight – VWT – was carried out in one of Mexico’s cenotes on the Yucatan Peninsula. By diving to a depth of

ByMarcin Pawełczyk

Published: February 4, 2021 - 09:00

Updated: July 22, 2023 - 21:57

Alejandro Lemus has set a new CMAS VWT world record!

Mexican freediver Alejandro Lemus set a new CMAS world record for variable weight diving – VWT – during a dive conducted on 24 January 2020.

A record attempt in freshwater diving with variable weight – VWT – was carried out in one of Mexico’s cenotes on the Yucatan Peninsula. By diving to a depth of 94m, Lemus broke the previous record of 82m, which… he had set the day before.

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The record breaking was organised with the participation of a number of local and national bodies, as part of a wider campaign to encourage more physical activity and environmentally friendly tourism.

CMAS WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT VWT FRESH WATER YUCATÁN MÉXICO

¡Otro día histórico, para el deporte subacuático de México y por segundo día se escribe una marca para el deporte de la apnea en México al batir de nuevo un record mundial de apnea CMAS en las ancestrales aguas Mayas de un cenote en el bello estado de Yucatán!

Acompáñenme al Xibalbá vamos al fondo!
New World Record CMAS fresh water VWT -94m

Secretaría de Fomento Turístico, Gobierno del Estado de Yucatán, Fundación Bepensa, Paparazzi Valladolid, Instituto del Deporte del Estado de Yucatán, Bonassi, Salvimar, Alemanni sub, Octopus Freediving FMAS CMAS FREEDIVING

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Posted by Alejandro Lemus on Sunday, January 24, 2021

It should also be noted that Alejandro Lemus is the first freediver from Mexico to set a world record, which makes his achievement also symbolic for the entire freediving community in that country. The athlete plans to try and break two more world records in the coming days.

Photo: sportalsub.net

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Marcin Pawełczyk

Marcin’s journey with diving has been an adventure. Starting as a recreational diver, he soon found himself drawn to the fascinating stories and mysteries of Baltic wrecks. After gaining experience, Marcin decided to go beyond just leisurely exploration and took his training up a notch by completing the TMX course, allowing him to explore even deeper and uncover the secrets of inaccessible places. His next challenge has been cave diving, where he is honing his skills to become a certified diver. Not content to simply take in the breathtaking beauty of underwater life, Marcin has also embraced underwater photography since 2018, capturing stunning shots that bring these worlds alive for those who are unable to experience them first-hand. Marcin’s passion for the underwater has taken him far and is sure to continue doing so as he dives into new depths and captures breathtaking images.