Breathless Record Breakers

Test your knowledge on the incredible feats of holding breath underwater with this world records quiz!

published on June 13
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Who holds the record for the longest time spent underwater without breathing?

Who holds the record for the longest time spent underwater without breathing?
David Blaine
Stig Severinsen
Tom Sietas
Guillaume Néry
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How long did Stig Severinsen hold his breath underwater to set the record?

20 minutes
22 minutes
24 minutes
26 minutes
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In which year did Stig Severinsen set the world record for longest breath hold?

In which year did Stig Severinsen set the world record for longest breath hold?
2005
2008
2010
2012
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Which body of water did Tom Sietas set his breath-holding record in?

Pacific Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
Swimming Pool
Great Barrier Reef
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What is the current women's world record for longest breath hold underwater?

7 minutes
9 minutes
11 minutes
13 minutes
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Who was the first person to exceed 20 minutes underwater without breathing?

Who was the first person to exceed 20 minutes underwater without breathing?
Stig Severinsen
David Blaine
Tom Sietas
Guillaume Néry
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Which freediver famously held her breath for over 8 minutes in a viral video?

Natalia Molchanova
Mandy-Rae Cruickshank
Valerie Taylor
Aleix Segura Vendrell
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What was the previous record for longest time spent underwater before Stig Severinsen's feat?

20 minutes
22 minutes
24 minutes
26 minutes
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Which technique is commonly used by freedivers to conserve oxygen during long breath holds?

Which technique is commonly used by freedivers to conserve oxygen during long breath holds?
Shallow Water Blackout
Hyperventilation
Buoyancy Control
Equalization
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Who popularized the practice of static apnea to improve breath-holding abilities?

Tom Sietas
Umberto Pelizzari
Mandy-Rae Cruickshank
Stig Severinsen
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Which country is known for producing exceptional freedivers who excel in breath-holding competitions?

Which country is known for producing exceptional freedivers who excel in breath-holding competitions?
United States
Australia
France
Italy
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How do aquatic mammals like dolphins and whales manage to hold their breath for long periods underwater?

How do aquatic mammals like dolphins and whales manage to hold their breath for long periods underwater?
With gills for underwater breathing
Built-in oxygen tanks in their bodies
Specialized lungs that store oxygen efficiently
Unique physiological adaptations such as increased myoglobin in muscles