Freediving Disciplines
Explore Depth and Pool freediving disciplines, all-time record holders, and rankings based on competition results registered on Freedive Central. Please note that data reflects performances currently logged in our system, and results from non-imported events may not yet be included.
Indoor Disciplines (Pool)
4 DisciplinesStatic Apnea
Freediver holds breath with face immersed in pool water for maximum duration.
Dynamic With Fins
Freediver swims horizontally underwater using fins or monofin for maximum distance.
Dynamic With Bi-Fins
Freediver swims horizontally underwater using bifins for maximum distance.
Dynamic No Fins
Freediver swims horizontally underwater without fins for maximum distance.
Depth Disciplines (Sea)
6 DisciplinesConstant Weight
Freediver descends and ascends using fins or a monofin with constant weight.
Constant Weight Bi-Fins
Freediver descends and ascends using bifins (stereo fins) with constant weight.
Free Immersion
Freediver pulls on the guide rope for descent and ascent without using fins.
Constant Weight No Fins
Freediver descends and ascends using unassisted swimming technique without fins or rope pulling.
Non-competition depth disciplines
Historical performances and rankings recorded on Freedive Central.
Variable Weight
Freediver descends with a weighted sled and ascends by their own effort, using fins or the guide rope.
No Limits
Freediver descends with a weighted sled and ascends using a lift bag or another assisted system.
