Dubai Freediving Range Rover comp - DATE CHANGE

[octopus]

I have heard rumors about new discipline being introduced at this competition.
I understand tests were already done. Something called 'Anchor', but unfortunately I do not have any more details. :t

 

[island_sands]

I have heard rumors about new discipline being introduced at this competition.
I understand tests were already done. Something called 'Anchor', but unfortunately I do not have any more details. :t

rofl april fool

 

[EBBEH]

Hey, What time competition starts???

 

[island_sands]

Ok timo kinnunen, alexei molchanov and nadim (last years winner) have arrived. Waiting for tom sietas. Peter Boivie has not yet arrived but he isd on the list. More later... Will take phoitos and upload tonight

 

[cebaztian]

Ok timo kinnunen, alexei molchanov and nadim (last years winner) have arrived. Waiting for tom sietas. Peter Boivie has not yet arrived but he isd on the list. More later... Will take phoitos and upload tonight

So what do we have here:
- Nadim, guy that knows this discipline and can do 4 min spearfish dives.
- Timo K from Finland known high performer having done 7.45 in comp. Ranked 3rd in the world.
- Tom Sietas from Germany one of the three 10 minute guys in the world. Can hold his breath in stressfull situations in front of TV cameras.
- Alexey Molchanov from Russia. A happy go lucky breathholder who seems untouched by stress. But in this group with a 51st ranking and a 6.10 breathhold not good enough.
- Peter Boivie, swedish national record holder and bronze medal in last STA championship with a 7.10 breathhold time. Having held his breath in a fruitbowl on stage 100´s of times. Ranked 5th in the world.

And 200 additional athletes and the biggest prize in freediving history and no doping test. A delayed somewhat confused organisation. This beats and Blaine stunt - this is really interesting.

Sebastian

 

[island_sands]

Comp delayed til 1400, tom is now here, peter boivie, timo, and alexei
Locals are a little perturbed with the international strength turning up hehe
He weather is great, a little windy, everyone is relaxed and smiling.

Seb its Nadim not Nessim.

DB user Mowgli is also entering, and he has been training with tom for a week.

Rescue police are here and are currently being briefed.

 

[cebaztian]

Tom just asked if it is OK to blackout.
Answer was apparantly: "Yes as long as you have your hand on the rope".

There will be no countdowns.

Second hand information.

Sebastian

PS The organization, I guess, are getting questions they are not use to get.

 

[trux]

Great, great, sound great! What a suspense! Thanks for keeping us up-to-date.

BTW, Seb, who is the third 10 minutes guy? I know about Sietas and Mifsud, but cannot remember the third guy.

 

[BennyB]

Sam Still did over 10 minutes.

 

[Mohammad Rast]

Hi ALL,

=> Can we see the comp from satellite ? which one (SAT\Channel\FREQ) ?

=> What's the GMT time that comp starts ?

- Thanks for all of your infos guys!

 

[cebaztian]

SARA reports:
Nadim 4.09
Tom is entering the water.

Sebastian
PS Welcome to DB Mohammad

 

[Mohammad Rast]

Thanks cebaztian,

Can we see the comp somewhere ?!

 

[cebaztian]

Sara & Peter reports:
5.50 Tom...

Sebastian

Mohammad: ESPN and europsort has not really take any liking to our activities. ;-)

 

[osusim]

BTW, Seb, who is the third 10 minutes guy? I know about Sietas and Mifsud, but cannot remember the third guy.

Stig did in February, may be somebody else also ...

 

[island_sands]

Alexei molchanov 06'50 god we are all dying here the locals mouth's are dropping off and peter is up next

 

[island_sands]

Peter and timo up next - alexei molchanov 6'50 not sure if I posted this already the locals are in awe tomorrow is the final
Sorry about text I am on the blackberry

 

[island_sands]

Ok timo 6'20 peter 3'58 really amazing results!

 

[EBBEH]

WOw...Tonight 1. Alexei 6:40 2.Timo 6:20 and 3. Tom 5:50

I think that tomorrow finals 1.Timo or Tom and 3. Alexei

 

[BennyB]

This is cool! Didn't think Alexey would be out on top. Good luck to all!

 

[cebaztian]

WOw...Tonight 1. Alexei 6:40 2.Timo 6:20 and 3. Tom 5:50 ,I think that tomorrow finals 1.Timo or Tom and 3. Alexei

I have heard: 6.50 (6.40) Alexey
6.15 (6.20) Timo
5.50 Tom

But if there is a final, I guess everything can change.

Sebastian