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The much-anticipated 33rd AIDA Freediving World Championship, also known as the AIDA Depth Championship, has officially begun in the picturesque waters off Corsica, France. The event started on Saturday, 7th, September 2024, with a thrilling display of skill and endurance in female athletes’ Constant Weight no-fins (CNF) discipline.
In CNF, the diver wears a wetsuit and a small amount of weight without needing any type of fin. The diver uses only muscle strength to propel them downwards and back up again is generally regarded as the most challenging and pure discipline from a sporting perspective.
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The competition takes place approximately one mile offshore from Ajaccio, where water temperatures range from a balmy 27°C at the surface to a chilly 16°C below 60 meters. These conditions add another layer of challenge for the competitors.
The current AIDA world record holders in the Constant Weight No Fins (CNF) discipline are:
On the first day, 29 female athletes from 19 countries competed, including seasoned freedivers and newcomers from countries where the sport is gaining popularity. Notably, Cape Verde, Syria, and Costa Rica athletes participated, highlighting the growing global reach of freediving.
The top performers of the day were:
Additionally, Talya Davidoff from South Africa set a new continental record for Africa with a 60m dive, also a South African national record.
Several national records were shattered on the first day:
You can watch the highlights from Day 1 below or on YouTube.
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