description Static Apnea Overview
Static apnea is a freediving discipline measuring the maximum duration a breath-hold can be maintained with the face submerged in water, with world records exceeding 24 minutes under competition conditions.
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What is static apnea?
Static apnea is a freediving discipline in which a person holds their breath with the face submerged in water. The goal is to maintain the breath-hold for as long as possible under competition conditions.
How are static apnea performances measured?
The main measure is the duration of the breath-hold. World records in the discipline have exceeded 24 minutes under competition conditions.
Does static apnea involve swimming underwater?
No, static apnea focuses on remaining still while holding the breath. Unlike dynamic apnea, the athlete is not trying to cover a distance.
Why is static apnea done under supervision?
A prolonged underwater breath-hold can cause loss of consciousness without much warning. Competitive attempts therefore require trained supervision and established safety procedures.
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