Adam Drzazga
This year, our very own Freediving Champion Adam Drzazga had the pleasure of representing Great Britain at the 30th AIDA (International Association for the Development of Apnea) Freediving World Championships. The competition was held on the small island of Jeju, South Korea. It is a beautiful island with rich traditions and a bountiful history.
In total, nearly 200 competitors from all over the world competed in the championship, with the British team consisting of 5 people (3 guys and 2 ladies) 2 of which reside in the UK, 1 in Australia and 2 in Singapore.
During the event, multiple national as well continental records were broken, including one world record. Adam was one of those competitors who broke a national record when he covered a distance of 208m (using fins) in a time of 3 minutes & 40 seconds on a single breath of air. This makes him the UK champion in this discipline.
Adam had this to say: “Months of training, both physical and mental, pool drills and sacrifices had to be made to prepare for this single attempt. But it was all worth it to become UK champion again!”
If Adam is able to raise funds and sponsorship and get in enough training to be in shape, he is hoping to again wave the British flag at the 31st AIDA Depth World Championships to be held in Cyprus this September.
The sport of freediving is unique and difficult. It requires mental and physical strength, commitment, and many sacrifices. But it will teach you to have patience, how to relax and build your mental strength. On top of all that you will meet new people, travel to new destinations, and learn new things about people and their cultures, all while expanding your understanding of the world and gaining new experiences
For more information on Adam and his achievements to date, please visit his website http://www.Bluewaterfreediving.com
Alternatively, you can contact Adam on the following email address Bluewaterfreediving@yahoo.com