Russian freediver Mikhail Vernigora dies

Listen to this article AIDA International has announced the death of Russian freediver Mikhail Vernigor. According to available information, the experienced athlete died on November 10, during a routine training session in the pool. Mikhail was practising holding his breath underwater. Staff found him lying motionless at the bottom of the pool. The unconscious man

ByTomasz Andrukajtis

Published: November 15, 2018 - 17:44

Updated: July 22, 2023 - 17:29

Russian freediver Mikhail Vernigora dies

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AIDA International has announced the death of Russian freediver Mikhail Vernigor. According to available information, the experienced athlete died on November 10, during a routine training session in the pool.

Mikhail was practising holding his breath underwater. Staff found him lying motionless at the bottom of the pool. The unconscious man was immediately pulled from the water. Resuscitation attempts by pool paramedics and then emergency doctors were unfortunately unsuccessful. The preliminary autopsy report states that the freediver drowned.

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[blockquote style=”2″]”We all feel deep sadness and share our grief with Mikhail’s family and friends. He was a great colleague and friend to many of us. He participated in many AIDA competitions and freediving events. Saddened and frustrated at the same time, we can only renew our appeals to never dive without the supervision and assistance of others. Apparently Mikhail was alone. We are very sorry for his death.”[/blockquote]

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Tomasz Andrukajtis

Editor-in-chief of the DIVERS24 portal and magazine. Responsible for obtaining, translating and developing content. He also supervises all publications. Achived his first diving certification – P1 CMAS, in 2000. Has a degree in journalism and social communication. In the diving industry since 2008.