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Beyond Limits Herbert Nitsch was given the prestigious title of The Deepest Man on Earth, when he set the current world record for free-diving at an incredible depth of 214 metres in 2007.
 
As one of the spearheads of free-diving today, Herbert intends to push the limits even further by becoming the first breath-hold athlete to break the 300- metre barrier.
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Nov 27
2009

Day 22 - at the Freediving World Championships 2009 in the Bahamas

Posted by: Herbert Nitsch

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Since the World Championship has begun, I thought it is a good idea to explain the basics of the rules:

1) The WC is carried out in 2 disciplines, with separate rankings. Constant weight, swimming up and down a rope, WITH and WITHOUT fins. In both disciplines it is allowed to carry weight, but they my not drop it during the dive

2) There is 1 qualification heat in each discipline and sex. The best 6 compete in the finals.


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Nov 26
2009

Day 21 - at the Freediving World Championships 2009 in the Bahamas

Posted by: Herbert Nitsch

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LAB RAT...or you could say Test Pilot...which is probably more appropriate since I am, in fact, a pilot.

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Yesterday I discovered that I was not on the list for training - Oops!  Just before heading to bed, I paid a visit to the organizer to try and squeeze myself into the line-up.  I consider myself lucky, I get the opportunity to test out the counter ballast system.  This means I get to do a dive (to a depth of my choice) and then await the activation of the counter ballast after I give them a signal pull.  What a great way to work on equalization knowing you have a free ride back to the surface!


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Nov 25
2009

Day 20 - at the Freediving World Championships 2009 in the Bahamas

Posted by: Herbert Nitsch

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altToday was a fairy quiet day for us. We went to the registration and saw Grant Graves break a few safety lanyards, which we had to bring for official approval and testing. At the opening ceremony we were provided with our national flags. Being the only Austrian and the first country in alphabetic order, I had a lonely walk up to the stage. After photos and speeches, we were free to go. The guys in my apartment and I hurried to be the first to order at the "Rowdy Boys" for our fish burger meal and home for an early bed.
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