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Homar Leuci's Record Freediving Attempt While Cycling
Explore Homar Leuci's unique challenge as he combines freediving with static cycling underwater for an 855-meter feat.
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This is Italian athlete Homer Lucci. He has a long track record in the world of free diving
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In order to be successful in his sport, he must use a technique known as apnea, which
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is about learning to hold your breath for very long periods of time. And he has put
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in his breath-holding abilities to the test with this record attempt
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Before he goes under the water, he's doing what's known as the breathe up
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This is a specialist technique which should only be tried under the supervision of qualified
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free diving instructors. The aim is to completely empty his lungs of residual air before completely
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filling them with fresh air. Of course, he isn't just holding his breath, he's also
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exerting himself because he's cycling. But just how far can he go on this static cycling machine whilst underwater and holding
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An incredible 855 metres
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