Herbert Nitsch set the depth record in the “No Limits” freediving discipline at a competition held in 2007 in Egypt, in the Red Sea. He descended to a depth of 214 meters, which was a record achievement at that time. In this discipline, the athlete uses special equipment, including a rope that descends to great depths, as well as a lift line to return to the surface.
For this dive, Nitsch used a system consisting of an air tank for ascent and additional equipment to help him reach such depths. The dive required incredible physical and psychological preparation. Herbert was fully trained in breathing techniques and conditioned for such extreme conditions.
Achieving the record meant diving to an extraordinary depth, which involved exceptional concentration, endurance, and tolerance to the high pressures at those depths. Returning to the surface is typically the most critical part of such a dive, and for this, Nitsch used a special system for rapid ascent.
Herbert Nitsch gave an interview after setting the 214-meter depth record in 2007. He shared his experience and thoughts about the achievement, which required not only physical strength but also mental endurance.
He noted that preparation for such a dive was extremely intensive, requiring several years of training to prepare both the body and the mind for such extreme conditions. Nitsch mentioned that he used special breathing techniques to maximize oxygen saturation before the dive and also carefully prepared his psycho-emotional state.
After the successful dive, he said that he felt immense relief when he returned to the surface. He admitted that it was a very tense and dangerous test, but also incredibly inspiring. “It was more than just a physical achievement. It was a test of my mind,” Nitsch said. He emphasized the importance of mental preparation, as at great depths, the pressure, cold, and prolonged breath-holding create extreme conditions.
Nitsch also spoke about his desire to show that humans can achieve incredible things if they can overcome their fears and limited beliefs about the potential of the human body. However, despite his pride in the record, he always stressed that freediving is a dangerous sport, and safety must always come first.
This record became a symbol of human willpower and the limits of human potential under extreme conditions.
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