The fifth day of the 35th AIDA Freediving World Championship 2025 confirmed the success of a competition that has already delivered multiple records and remarkable international participation. In Limassol Bay, sea conditions were once again favorable for the athletes, and several announced dives beyond 100 meters kept anticipation high for the outcome of the women’s depth discipline.
Hungarian freediver Zsófia Törőcsik secured victory with a 98-meter dive, earning her first gold medal in a depth discipline. She was joined on the podium by Lauren Matevish (United States) with 86 meters and Fatima Korok (Hungary) with 84. Although she had announced only the third-deepest attempt, Törőcsik stood out with her clean execution, achieving a historic result following her earlier successes in pool disciplines this year.
Among the top contenders, Enchante Gallardo (United States) had announced a 102-meter attempt, just one meter shy of the world record, but did not complete the surface protocol. Kateryna Sadurska (Ukraine) was eliminated after an error at the start of her dive. These outcomes propelled Törőcsik to the top of the overall standings after three disciplines.
National records highlight global growth
The day was also marked by seven new national records, reflecting the rapid worldwide expansion of freediving. Natalia Padró (Puerto Rico) reached 60 meters, Mojca Haberman (Slovenia) 78, Nikita Fima Atriyu (Indonesia) 68, Silviya Rashkova (Bulgaria) 64, Fatemeh Saderi (Iran) 53, Luciana Chbier (Lebanon) 40, and Penelope Vasquez Hadjilyra (Dominican Republic) 25.
These results consolidate the presence of new federations on the international stage, with particular recognition for nations beginning to make their mark at major events organized by the International Association for the Development of Apnea -AIDA-.
Free Immersion: an established freediving discipline
Free Immersion (FIM) is an official AIDA discipline in which athletes descend and ascend by pulling on the rope with their arms, without fins or propulsion devices. It is regarded as one of the most technical events, demanding advanced breath control and equalization at depth. The current women’s world record belongs to Sandra Delija (Croatia), who reached 103 meters in May 2025.
This technical framework puts Törőcsik’s 98-meter dive in perspective, leaving her just five meters shy of the world record and confirming the continued progression of women’s elite freediving.
Live streaming and official results
The championship is streamed daily on the official AIDA Freediving YouTube channel, with live coverage and replays available since 23 September 2025. The schedule, start lists, and results are published on the official AIDA website, which also hosts the complete archive of freediving world records.
