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Valentina Cafolla Sets New Women's Dynamic Freediving World Record

Achieving a 140-meter dive under ice, Cafolla reclaims her title in challenging conditions.

  • Valentina Cafolla, a 27-year-old Croatian freediver, set a new world record for women's dynamic freediving by diving 140 meters deep under ice.
  • The record-breaking dive took place at Lago di Anterselva, Italy, in conditions of heavy snowfall and a water temperature of three degrees Celsius.
  • Cafolla reclaimed the world record from Japanese athlete Yasuko Ozeki, who had set the previous record at 126 meters.
  • In addition to the dynamic freediving record, Cafolla also set a new world record with a double fin, achieving a depth of over 80 meters.
  • Cafolla is set to compete in the Freediving World Championships in Belgrade in July.
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