The longest time someone has held their breath underwater is 24 minutes and 37 seconds. This remarkable feat was achieved by Budimir Šobat on June 4, 2023.
Understanding Breath-Holding Records
While the average person can hold their breath for roughly 30-90 seconds, trained freedivers can significantly extend this limit. The ability to hold one's breath for extended periods is a combination of physical training, mental discipline, and specific techniques.
Budimir Šobat's Achievement
Budimir Šobat's record-breaking breath-hold highlights the extreme limits of human physiology. Freediving records are meticulously documented and verified to ensure accuracy and safety.
Factors Influencing Breath-Hold Duration
Several factors contribute to a person's ability to hold their breath for extended periods:
- Lung Capacity: A larger lung capacity allows for more oxygen storage.
- Metabolic Rate: Lowering the metabolic rate reduces oxygen consumption.
- Training and Technique: Specialized breathing techniques and rigorous training are crucial.
- Mental Control: Managing the urge to breathe through mental focus and relaxation is essential.
Different Categories of Breath-Holding
It's important to note that breath-holding records are categorized by different disciplines, including:
- Static Apnea: Holding breath while stationary, either in water or on land.
- Dynamic Apnea: Holding breath while swimming horizontally underwater.
- Free Immersion: Descending and ascending along a line using only arms to pull.
- Constant Weight: Descending and ascending with the same weight.
Budimir Šobat's record was in the static apnea discipline.
