Herbert Nitsch
Austrian freediver and world record holder
| Name | Herbert Nitsch |
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| Birth date | April 20, 1970 |
| Birth place | Vienna, Austria |
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| Occupation | Freediver |
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| Known for | World record holder in freediving |
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Herbert Nitsch (born April 20, 1970) is an Austrian freediver who holds multiple world records in various freediving disciplines. He is often referred to as "The Deepest Man on Earth" due to his record-setting dive to a depth of 214 meters (702 feet) in the No Limits discipline.
Early Life[edit | edit source]
Herbert Nitsch was born in Vienna, Austria. He developed an interest in the underwater world at a young age, which eventually led him to pursue freediving as a professional career.
Freediving Career[edit | edit source]
Herbert Nitsch began his freediving career in the late 1990s. Over the years, he has set numerous world records in different freediving disciplines, including Constant Weight, Free Immersion, and Variable Weight. His most notable achievement came in 2012 when he set the world record in the No Limits discipline by diving to a depth of 214 meters.
World Records[edit | edit source]
Nitsch holds world records in the following freediving disciplines:
- No Limits: 214 meters (702 feet)
- Constant Weight: 124 meters (407 feet)
- Free Immersion: 120 meters (394 feet)
- Variable Weight: 145 meters (476 feet)
Health and Safety[edit | edit source]
Freediving is a sport that comes with significant risks, and Herbert Nitsch has experienced the dangers firsthand. During his record-setting dive in 2012, he suffered from severe decompression sickness, which led to multiple health complications. Despite these challenges, Nitsch has continued to be an advocate for safety in the sport of freediving.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Herbert Nitsch is widely regarded as one of the greatest freedivers of all time. His achievements have inspired many in the freediving community and have pushed the boundaries of what is considered possible in the sport.
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