Static Apnea
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Static Apnea is AIDA International discipline in which the freediver holds his breath for as long as possible with his respiratory tracts immerged, his body either in the water or at the surface. Static apnea is the only discipline measuring the duration, and one of the three disciplines considered for the international competitions by team, with Constant Weight and Dynamic with fins. Performances could be done and recognized in both pool or open water (sea, lake, river, etc).
The current record holder is Herbert Nitsch with 9min 4s set on December 13, 2006 at Hurghada, Egypt.
