News just in from the Andaman AIDA Freediving Challenge in Koh Lanta, Thailand: Australian freediver Louise Dixon has set two new Australian records in the depth events of Free Immersion and Constant Weight No Fins.
In Free Immersion, she reached a depth of 33m, surpassing her previous record by 3m. In Constant Weight No Fins Louise set the first Australian record in this category with a dive to 22m. Capping off a perfect round of 3 white cards, Louise also performed a 30m Constant Weight dive.
Louise made her debut appearance at last year's Andaman Challenge, this is her second competition and is setting herself a steep precedent (1st competition - 1 National record, 2nd competition - 2 National records). For those that have not heard of Louise before, you may have already seen her without knowing as she is one of the faces of the "Best Job In The World" campaign - she can be seen in many ads and airport billboards around the world Want an over-the-top Down Under job? - USATODAY.com
Congratulations Louise, and best of luck in the pool events today!
Cheerio,
Ben
In Free Immersion, she reached a depth of 33m, surpassing her previous record by 3m. In Constant Weight No Fins Louise set the first Australian record in this category with a dive to 22m. Capping off a perfect round of 3 white cards, Louise also performed a 30m Constant Weight dive.
Louise made her debut appearance at last year's Andaman Challenge, this is her second competition and is setting herself a steep precedent (1st competition - 1 National record, 2nd competition - 2 National records). For those that have not heard of Louise before, you may have already seen her without knowing as she is one of the faces of the "Best Job In The World" campaign - she can be seen in many ads and airport billboards around the world Want an over-the-top Down Under job? - USATODAY.com
Congratulations Louise, and best of luck in the pool events today!
Cheerio,
Ben
