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Alexei Molchanov with a new world record in CWTB competition!

Listen to this article Last Saturday, September 12, in the waters surrounding Croatia’s largest Adriatic Sea island of Krk, Russian freediver Alexei Molchanov set a new freediving world record in the Constant Weight Bifins CWTB competition. The athlete achieved his feat at the 2020 Adriatic Freediving Trophy, descending to a depth of 111 metres, which

ByMarcin Pawełczyk

Published: September 14, 2020 - 12:30

Updated: July 22, 2023 - 21:03

Alexei Molchanov with a new world record in CWTB competition!

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Last Saturday, September 12, in the waters surrounding Croatia’s largest Adriatic Sea island of Krk, Russian freediver Alexei Molchanov set a new freediving world record in the Constant Weight Bifins CWTB competition.

The athlete achieved his feat at the 2020 Adriatic Freediving Trophy, descending to a depth of 111 metres, which was enough not only to win, but also to improve the previous record of 110 metres, which also belonged to a Russian.

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The tournament was organised and played according to the rules of the Association Internationale pour le Développement de l’Apnée – AIDA) and the World Confederation of Underwater Sports – CMAS.

Alexei improved on his previous record of 110 metres, which he set in August 2019, during a competition held in Roatán, Honduras.

It is interesting to note that the Russian, who is a multiple freediving champion and world record holder, used during his start a new model of CB2 fins by Molchanovs, for which it was an absolute and, as you can see, extremely successful premiere.

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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.