Diving deep into freediving

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Imagine scuba diving without breathing apparatus, diving down hundreds of feet on a single breath and holding it for as long as three and a half minutes. Discover the world of freediving, an extreme sport that’s growing in popularity and interest but also one of the most dangerous. Italy’s Alessia Zecchini is the world record holder and was recently subject of a documentary, “The Deepest Breath”, and tells Sportshour’s Stefano Montali what drivers her to pursue such a dangerous and deadly pursuit. Image: Alessia Zecchini starting the descent of a freedive in the ocean. (Photo by Kurt Wang)