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Bulgarian claims world record for longest scuba dive in salt water

Sun, Aug 29 2010 19:22 CET

byThe Sofia Echo staff

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Bulgarian claims world record for longest scuba dive in salt water

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Ivan Zhelezarov, a 27-year-old diving instructor, has broken the world record for the longest scuba dive underwater by spending 50 hours submerged, a media statement said on August 29 2010.
 
The record holder is the UK’s Will Goodman, who spent 48 hours, nine minutes and 17 seconds.
 
Zhelezarov started his attempt on August 27 at 1.45pm, diving eight metres into the sea near Kiten on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, and stayed underwater – even though conditions were at times "severe", the media statement said – before emerging at 4pm on August 29.
 
During his time underwater, he took food in liquid form, the statement said.
 
A nine-member team backed up the attempt, including ensuring a supply of air cylinders, the statement said. Zhelezarov was reported to be in good health, and resting.

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Anonymous valentina Mon, Aug 30 2010 16:47 CET
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well it is not about staring or stinking... it is all about passion called diving!!!

Anonymous 13 Mon, Aug 30 2010 13:17 CET
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what do you do for 50 hrs under water...stare @ fish..?

Anonymous XenoCrab Mon, Aug 30 2010 13:04 CET
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Bet his wetsuit stank


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