Take a deep breath...free diver swims 662 feet underwater

Danish freediver Stig Severinsen has broken the world distance record for swimming with balances on only one breath - making it 202 meters (662 ft 8.7 in) submerged, Guinness World Records has affirmed. 

Guinness said Severinsen, 47, finished the swim on November 26 in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico. 

The past record of 177 meters was set in 2016 via Carlos Coste. 

Severinsen said his record-breaking swim pointed toward raising ecological mindfulness. 

"Where the jump occurred in Mexico has a place with one of the world's generally interesting and wonderful waterfront territories. In the same way as other different spots, it is undermined by plastic contamination and the human way of life all in all," he said in a December public statement. 

"At the point when the world was hit by Coronavirus very nearly a year back, I was searching for an approach to show that the pandemic was not a reason to fail to remember our needs for nature, or put our aspirations on backup. Despite what might be expected. That is the reason I have invested the energy preparing and creating both myself and my message." 

Severinsen depicted the 202 meter distance as "emblematic." 

Severinsen likewise holds the record for the longest distance swum under ice with blades and a jumping suit, and without balances and a plunging suit, at 152.4 meters and 76.2 meters, individually. 

He likewise set a 2012 precedent for the longest coordinated breath held intentionally, holding his breath for 22 minutes. That record has since been broken and remains at 24 minutes and 3.45 seconds. 

As per his life story on "Breathology" - an online stage he set up to assist individuals with improving their breathing strategies - Severinsen started swimming at age 6 and built up an interest with holding his breath. He proceeded to play submerged rugby and hockey prior to finding freediving.