SakshiBelow Expectation
The man said, “When I first dived to 32 meters (105 feet) during my trip to Egypt, I realized this was very far from any world record. At that time Umberto Pelizzari had the record at 80 meters (262.5 feet). That is quite a big difference. So, in the beginning, I didn’t even think about world records, it was more that I was astonished at my own progression.”
Diving Down
It is important to point here that the man had learned free diving a few months ago only and was competing with some of the experts in this field. Despite that, he managed to break the record. Notably, Nitsch dived down to 702 feet in the water. It is from there his career made a big jump.
Records Abound
Clearly, he rose to the scene as a man who can hold his breath up to 9 minutes along with the holder of 33 world records put together. The list of achievements was only going to get longer until he decided to do something that watered-down all his efforts and hard work.
Goal Set
That heart shuddering incident took place in 2012 when Nitsch flew to Greece to contest in the freediving’s “No Limits.” The goal he had set for himself was very different. Little did he know that the goal he had set was going to drive his body way further.
Deep And Troublesome
The man had decided to do something different this time. Nitch was going to dive deeper than ever. The target he had set for himself was 801 feet. “On that windy Wednesday in Santorini, Greece, the aim was to reach 800 feet (243.84 meters) with the no-limit freediving discipline, of which I already held the 700 feet world record. Several years of preparation, sled-design, safety measures, and thorough training led up to this rather high profile event,” said Nitsch.
Diving Sled
His confidence boosted further when he saw his freediving sled. The instrument was built to achieve success and a mind “as bright and clear as the vast sky, the great ocean, and the highest peak.” He was very sure about his victory.