The attempt was only possible thanks to some pre-gaming with pure oxygen, but still eye-popping.

Why? That one-word question bobs up more than once in “Freediver,” director Michael John Warren’s often fascinating documentary about Alexey Molchanov, a champion in a sport to which audiences may not ...

Taking a deep breath has long been known to calm down the body; athletes before a race do it or performers and speakers before going on stage. So how can we learn to breathe better? KCRW’s Joanthan ...

Most of us can hold our breath for between 30 and 90 seconds. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. A few minutes without oxygen can be fatal, so we have an involuntary ...

Alexey Molchanov in 'Freediver.' Photo Courtesy of Paramount Pictures. Alexey Molchanov in 'Freediver.' Photo Courtesy of Paramount Pictures. Russian champion freediver and world record holder Alexey ...

Heinola, Finland — French freediver Arthur Guerin-Boeri set a record on Thursday by swimming 394 feet under ice. He did it in three minutes with just one breath, wearing a wetsuit but no flippers or ...

NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla. — Loved ones of freediver Virgil Price III are reflecting on his passing. The 39-year-old West Palm Beach native disappeared during a dive on Mother's Day and never resurfaced. ...

A CHAMPION freediver and guitar prodigy, Jody Fisher made her mark in music and sport at an early age. But her greatest achievements are set to be in science. But the supremely talented Warradale ...

The unsinkable bond of a mother and son brings unexpected depth to Michael John Warren’s portrait of second-generation freediving phenom Alexey Molchanov. Why? That one-word question bobs up more than ...