17 July 2024 - Los Angeles, CA
The CMAS Indoor World Championships took place from July 6th, 2024 to July 10th, 2024, attracting all the indoor freediving top athletes from around the world. The venue was located in in Belgrade, Serbia arranged by a very experienced team of organizers led by Božana Ostojić, the President of the Serbian Underwater Federation, ensuring a smooth and successful championship. Here are some video highlights of various athlete performances.
This year, we had the largest team in history representing the US at the Indoor World Championships with 6 members: Claire Paris, Natalie Bruce, Anastasia Tajik, Eric Cintra, Brady Bradshaw and Evan Walther.
The highlights of the team’s achievements are as follows:
Master World Records
The team set three Master World Records, all accomplished by Claire Paris:
1. DNF (Dynamic No Fins) - 134.5m on July 6th by Claire Paris.
2. DYNB (Dynamic with Bi-Fins) - 158.5m on July 7th by Claire Paris.
3. DYN (Dynamic with Monofin) - 176.5m on July 9th by Claire Paris.
These accomplishments also translate to two (2) Master National Records for the United States!
Senior National Records
In addition to the world records, the US Team set four Senior National Records:
1. DYNB Male - 206.5m on July 7th by Brady Bradshaw.
2. DYNB Female - 222.5m on July 7th by Natalie Bruce.
3. DYN Male - 240.5m on July 9th by Brady Bradshaw.
4. DYN Female - 234.5m on July 9th by Natalie Bruce.
Here is a link to the Records page on the US Freediving Federation website.
With the success of the Indoor CMAS World Championships, the team is motivated to continue pushing their limits and preparing for upcoming competitions. The support from the team's official sponsors, Molchanov and Surffur, has been invaluable in reaching these milestones.
This was the first year we had DiveEye at the indoor world championships, which made the spectating experience spectacular. The real-time underwater footage provided an incredible view of the athletes' performances, bringing the excitement of the competition to a whole new level. The addition of DiveEye truly enhanced the overall experience for both the audience and participants.
Also, shout out our USFF team member, Rachel Novak, for her professional and amazing commentary during the Indoor CMAS World Championships in Belgrade, Serbia. Her insightful narration and engaging style elevated the event, making it a memorable experience for everyone.
LASTLY, but not least, THANK YOU for the community support and all the donations that have been provided. It means so much to the team that they receive the support and it affords them the opportunity to compete and represent the United States on a global level. With gratitude!!!