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Freediving

Underwater diving without the use of breathing apparatus

—country of origin
—first recorded
—not on the Olympic programme
1disciplines & variants
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Freediving is a water sport, part of underwater sport. The sport is governed internationally by AIDA International. Wikidata lists 1 discipline or variant under it.

Also classed underUnderwater diving
PractitionersFreediver
Governing bodyAIDA International
Freediving
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Disciplines and variants

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Skandalopetra divingFreediving using a stone weight at the end of a rope to the surface
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