Natalia Molchanova

Sport

Natalia Molchanova was a Russian champion free diver and multiple world record holder. Widely considered to be the greatest freediver of all time, Molchanova holds 41 world records in freediving and can hold her breath for nine minutes. In May, she dived to a depth of 71 metres in waters off Egypt. In 2013, Molchanova swam 182 metres underwater with no fins at the world championships in Belgrade, breaking the record by 19 metres.