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My Dahab

Ten years ago, I never imagined I’d leave London for a dusty Red Sea village, discover freediving, and set records beneath the surface. In Dahab, at the legendary Blue Hole, I trained with Gus Kreivenas, pushed past my limits, and discovered the thrill, focus, and freedom that only freediving can offer. This story captures the adventures, challenges, and transformative moments of my underwater journey — from first dives to competitive milestones — and offers inspiration for athletes and ocean explorers alike.

My Dahab

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How to approach a freediving competition - Tips for Newbies

How to approach a freediving competition - Tips for Newbies

As Freediving Competition starts doubled between 2009-2019, a great number of newbies, myself included, approached competitive freediving for the first time.

The idea of joining their first competition might sound daunting for many but it doesn't have to be.

Here below are some recommendations and tips on how to make your first experience a smooth one.

How to approach freediving training- Ladder Vs Pyramid Training

How to approach freediving training- Ladder Vs Pyramid Training

When approaching depth progression there are mainly two types of training cycles depending on the duration of our cycle. Ladder training, also known as linear progression training and Pyramid training, also known as cyclical progression.