Freediver Natalia Molchanova's 'amazing' achievements

Natalia Molchanova, the 53-year-old Russian champion freediver, is feared dead after going missing on Sunday.

Ms Molchanova, who holds 41 world records, was diving for fun off Formentera, a Spanish island near Ibiza, when she failed to surface.

Stephan Whelan, founder of a freediving website, said she may have been caught up in strong underwater currents.

He paid tribute to her "amazing" sporting achievements.

Footage courtesy of Daan Verhoeven

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