Herbert Nitsch

Austria

Record

#1

Depth

253+ Meter

Time

2012

Location

Bahama's

Herbert Nitsch (born 20 April 1970) is an Austrian freediver who has held world records in all of the eight freediving disciplines recognised by AIDA International. He is the current freediving world record champion and "the deepest man on earth". This title was given to him when he set a world record in the "No Limit" discipline at the depth of 214 meters (702 feet). To date, he has achieved 33 official World Records across all freediving disciplines, and one world record in the traditional Greek discipline of Skandalopetra 107 m (351 ft). He surpassed his own No Limit depth with a dive in June 2012 to 253.2 meters (831 feet), suffering injury in the process.

Diving history

Date/Time
10/01/2019 10:29 PM PT
Location
Koh Tao. Thailand
Depth
50m
Time
1 hour
Date/Time
10/01/2019 10:29 PM PT
Location
Koh Tao. Thailand
Depth
50m
Time
1 hour
Date/Time
10/01/2019 10:29 PM PT
Location
Koh Tao. Thailand
Depth
50m
Time
1 hour
Date/Time
10/01/2019 10:29 PM PT
Location
Koh Tao. Thailand
Depth
50m
Time
1 hour
Date/Time
10/01/2019 10:29 PM PT
Location
Koh Tao. Thailand
Depth
50m
Time
1 hour
Date/Time
10/01/2019 10:29 PM PT
Location
Koh Tao. Thailand
Depth
50m
Time
1 hour

What is freediving?

Freediving is an ancient practice that has been used by fishermen and pearl hunters for centuries. In recent years, it has gained popularity as a way to experience the underwater world in a more natural way.