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Johanna Nordblad sets new world record under ice - video

Last Thursday, 18 March, Johanna Nordblad from Finland swam 103 metres under the ice and set a new freediving world record. The athlete was wearing only a swimming costume and did not use fins. France24 has reportedthat Johanna Nordblad has chosen a body of water near Hossa in the north of Finland as the location

ByMarcin Pawełczyk

Published: March 22, 2021 - 09:00

Updated: July 22, 2023 - 22:11

Johanna Nordblad sets new world record under ice – video

Last Thursday, 18 March, Johanna Nordblad from Finland swam 103 metres under the ice and set a new freediving world record. The athlete was wearing only a swimming costume and did not use fins.

France24 has reportedthat Johanna Nordblad has chosen a body of water near Hossa in the north of Finland as the location for her attempt to set a new world record Johann Nordblad Johanna Nordblad chose a body of water near Hossa in the north of Finland. The freediver has a lot of experience in ice freediving, but she admitted there were more nerves this time.

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Johanna Nordblad breaks the all-time record for free diving under ice

Finland’s Johanna Nordblad broke the all-time record for free diving under ice in a swimming costume and without fins to a depth of 103m. The dive, in 2°C water and with an air temperature of 7°C, lasted 2 minutes and 42 seconds.

Posted by Euronews English on Friday, March 19, 2021

The conditions were very rough and therefore ideal for freediving under the ice. A 60 cm thick sheet of ice and a water temperature of only 2°C, what more could you want? In addition, the 45-year-old freediver had no fins and was only wearing a swimming costume. All this to complete the competition procedures and set a new world record in freediving under ice.

Before the dive I felt more nervous than usual. Because of the pandemic all the pools are closed and I could not train regularly. – Nordblad said in a telephone interview with AFP.

Recently, the World Confederation of Underwater Sports – CMAS has taken over the measurement of records in ice freediving. Until recently, they were documented by the Guinness World Records office. This is quite an interesting situation, especially when we look at the previous record in this competition. The result 102.7m by Ekaterina Nekkrasova 2 weeks earlier – on 6 March 2021 was still under Guinness.

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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.