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Tagged With: hyperventilation

Swimmer faints due to extended breath holding

Posted on August 8, 2022 by admin

On June 23, 2022, this video was posted. It involves Anita Alvarez, a U.S. swimmer who fainted underwater at the end of her World Championships event. She was performing solo in “artistic swimming”. This competitive event seems to require extreme breath-holding (up to 2 min. or more!) for success. When breath-holding is necessary, you should … Continue reading »

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