New record set for the deepest freedive in history

Freediver Alexey Molchanov has set a new world record for the deepest-ever dive taken with one breath.

He plunged 126m to set a new world record at the AIDA Freediving World Championships in Cyprus.

He dived deep down into the Mediterranean Sea with nothing but a headlight, two fins and a rope as a guide.

Mr Molchanov broke his own world record by a metre, which he set last year, during which he held his breath for an incredible four minutes and 32 seconds.

It's important to remember that these are trained professionals so don't try this yourself.

Freediving sees professionals take to the water with no breathing apparatus

Molchanov set the new record in the constant weight bi-fins (CWTB) category, in which divers go down and come up from the water using only the two fins on their feet with no pulling on the guide rope allowed.

It is considered one of the most difficult freedive categories as it combines strength, control, as well as breath-holding skills.

Organisers said it was Molchanov's 40th world record in total, since he began freediving in 2004.