Guinness World Records are made and broken all the time and the end of the year is no different. Danish swimmer Stig Severinsen, who already holds a number of records, achieved a new Guinness World Record.
Stig’s recent record is for longest distance swimming underwater with breathing using fins (open water, male). The experienced swimmer held his breath for two minutes 42 seconds as he swam through 202 meters.
A jaw-dropping (no pun intended) video of the same was shared by Guinness World Records on their official Facebook handle. Stig can be seen swimming in the water with fins in the underwater video. After he finished swimming, GWR authorities were seen measuring the distance he had traveled.
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According to the GWR website, Stig took up the challenge in Mexico in the city of La Paz, in the state of Baja California Sur. The recording was made on November 26, 2020 as the video was shared by GWR almost a month later. He adds that Stig took this initiative to inspire children and raise awareness about wildlife protection.
Seeing the spectacular performance of the 47-year-old swimmer, many people appreciate him.
Many said “good job” and “excellent” in the comments section.
One person said amusingly, “I’m trying to hold my breath watching this…”
Stig also commented on his video and thanked GWR for sharing his achievement with the world and for his collaboration. He further stated that he was happy to see people enjoying his 2020 dive with kindness and concern.
“Let’s stay positive in times of adversity and continue to care for our fellow human beings and for Mother Earth,” said the famous swimmer.
In the comments section, a Facebook user named Tom Stijven said, “Amazing performance, please remind me age is just a happy number to be a part of your Breatheology family.”
Breatheology is a platform founded by Stig that shares breathing and breathing techniques with subscribers. According to the website, the exercises strengthen the respiratory muscles and strengthen the immune system.
He published a book of the same name in 2009 where he shared breathing techniques with readers.
Stig started swimming at the age of six. As a child, Stig trained to hold his breath in the pool. The swimmer holds many Guinness World Records, including the longest voluntary breath time (male). With GWR, he holds several records for the International Association for the Development of Apnea (AIDA).
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