Asya Kleschevnikova, Head of Sales & Customer Service asya@molchanovs.com molchanovs.com Eindhoven, Netherlands, 7 April 2024—The first edition of the Feel Free Freediving International Pool Competition 2024 has set three new national records for the Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain. The National Zwemcentrum de Tongelreep pool in Eindhoven, Netherlands, was filled with white cards as athletes performed in STA, DYN, DYNB, and DNF. Among 27 athletes spanning seven countries, many new personal bests were set, along with new national records. Competition Results New AIDA National Records Du ..read more

The AIDA Mabini Depth Competition Concludes Asya Kleschevnikova, Head of Sales & Customer Service asya@molchanovs.com molchanovs.com Mabini, Batangas, Philippines, 17 March 2024—The AIDA Mabini Depth Competition, held on March 15 - 17, has reached a successful conclusion, and a Continental Record attempt at an upcoming pool competition is promised. While Allan Vitor Jr., the competition organizer, has only begun arranging competitions in this area since January 2023, the recently concluded AIDA Mabini Depth Competition is already his fifth organized event. Each competition has seen parti ..read more

By Kristina Zvaritch We’re excited to welcome the most recent addition to our lineup of Molchanovs athletes - Jessea Wenjie Lu! Jessea made a big splash in the freediving world shortly after her entrance into it almost 10 years ago. Born in Changzhou, China, Jessea moved to the US at 22 for her Ph.D. studies in Pharmacology and Pharmacogenetics. However, it was only after finishing her graduate degree and moving to Hawaii that she became inspired by freediving. In the middle of a scuba diving trip, Jessea stopped underwater to stare at freedivers moving gracefully below the surface and knew ..read more

By Thibault Guignés Freediving, the art of descending into the depths of the ocean with nothing but a single breath, is an exhilarating sport that pushes the limits of human capability. It combines physical prowess, mental fortitude, and a deep connection with the underwater world. Organizing a freediving competition is a complex endeavor in itself, but what if you're not just the organizer but also a competitor? In this article, I explore the unique challenges and rewards of organizing a freediving competition while actively participating in it. I. The World of Freediving Freediving is a spo ..read more

By Kristina Zvaritch Did you catch Disney’s The Little Mermaid in theaters earlier this year? What if we told you that there are real-life mermaids that walk among us on land? Dominique Abraham is one of these real-life mermaids - in fact, she’s a professional! Dominique holds her breath and performs underwater in a sequined tail, mesmerizing makeup, and costumes. She performs at private functions and even represented Australia at the 2019 World Mermaid Championship. But most importantly, she uses her mermaid persona to get involved in ocean conservation and awareness campaigns, spreading h ..read more

By Thibault Guignés Freediving is a mesmerizing sport that captivates more and more people around the world. Organizing a freediving competition can be a rewarding way to unite the community, challenge participants, and share the beauty of the underwater world. If you're considering organizing your first freediving competition, I'm sharing my experience as a competition organizer in this guide, and I'll try to provide you with valuable tips and insights to ensure a successful event. Define Your Vision The first step to organizing a competition is to define your vision of the competition. Sele ..read more

By Kristina Zvaritch The holiday season is approaching us faster than a bottom weight sinking to the ocean floor! Do you know what you’re getting your freediving buddy this year? Let’s make sure we’re clear - freedivers want nothing more than a clear sky, calm water, and a reliable freediving buddy for the holidays. But when you’re landlocked (or just don’t have time for a vacation) and have to buy them an actual gift - we have the ultimate list for you! Check out our top 10 gifts for freedivers below and give your buddy something they can take with them on their adventures below the surfac ..read more

Asya Kleshchevnikova Sports Columnist and Head of Customer Service & International Sales asya@molchanovs.com molchanovs.com Kristina Zvaritch Editor 1. Preview and Pre-competition Forecast 2. Competition Day 1: CNF Women (21 September) 3. Competition Day 2: CNF Men (22 September) 4. Competition Day 3: CWTB Women (23 September) 5. Competition Day 4: CWTB Men (24 September) 6. Competition Day 5: FIM Women (26 September) 7. Competition Day 6: FIM Men (27 September) 8. Competition Day 7: CWT Women (28 September) 9.Competition Day 8: CWT Men (29 September) Preview and Pre-competition Forecast B ..read more

Asya Kleshchevnikova Sports Columnist and Head of Customer Service & International Sales Kristina Zvaritch Editor 1. Preview and Pre-competition Forecast by Discipline 2. Day 1: CWT (21 Aug) 3. Day 2: FIM (22 Aug) 4. Rest / Backup day (23 Aug) 5. Day 3: CNF (24 Aug) 6. Day 4: CWTB (25 Aug) Preview and Pre-competition Forecast by Discipline Background The CMAS 7th Freediving Depth World Championship 2023 is scheduled to be held from August 19 - 26 on Roatán Island, Honduras. World Championships represent the highest-level events in the hierarchy of freediving competitions. Athletes have ded ..read more

Nataliia Zharkova is known for a lot of things. Apart from the fact that she is a true all-around freediving athlete that has medaled in all depth disciplines and earned herself multiple national and world records, she's also a Molchanovs W4IT, a Molchanovs Movement Board Member, and is the second woman and the first Ukrainian to dive the infamous Arch in Dahab's Blue Hole! She's also the creator of the newest program in the Base Training + program line-up: Bifinning Fundamentals. We sat down with her to learn a little more about the woman behind the titles, her freediving training, what she ..read more