A Hungarian diver has set a new world record in free diving during an international competition held on Lastovo Island, Croatia. Zsofia Torocsik achieved a depth of 107 meters in the FIM discipline, marking her as one of the top athletes in the sport. The event took place within the boundaries of the Lastovo Nature Park and was organized by Adriatic Freediving and AIDA Croatia with support from the park itself. This year's edition of the competition saw several notable performances and highlighted the growing reputation of Lastovo as a premier destination for freediving. The competition concluded yesterday on the territory of the Lastovo Nature Park, drawing some of the best divers from around the world and Croatia. It marked another successful year for the event, which has been held annually since 2020. This year’s competition was particularly notable due to the achievement of a world record by Torocsik, who represented Hungary. In the FIM category, Torocsik reached an impressive depth of 107 meters, setting a new world record. She had also attempted to break another world record in the CWTB discipline, reaching 114 meters. However, after reviewing slow-motion footage, the record was invalidated due to pulling during the ascent. Despite this, her performance in the FIM category remains one of the highlights of the competition. Croatian representatives were also active in their preparations for the upcoming World Championships scheduled to take place in Cyprus in November. Toma Čelar from Split showed significant progress in nearly all disciplines, while Sanda Delija and Petar Klovar did not attempt world records this time, possibly saving them for the World Championships. Vitomir Maričić played a crucial role as the main safety diver for the deepest dives, assisting competitors from Croatia, Germany, Argentina, and Hungary who shared the podium. The competition took place in a protected marine area, emphasizing the connection between elite sports and nature conservation. Free diving is one of the few sports that can host high-level competitions in almost untouched natural environments with minimal impact on the surroundings. The collaboration with the Lastovo Nature Park serves as an example of how sports and environmental protection can complement each other successfully. This year's event once again brought together international competition and confirmed the high organizational standards of the event, as well as the rising profile of Croatia on the global freediving scene. The World Record status of the competition means that the highest criteria have been met regarding judging, safety, organization, and adherence to anti-doping regulations. The competition was held in cooperation between Adriatic Freediving, AIDA Croatia, and the Lastovo Nature Park, which has supported this unique sporting event for four consecutive years. Thanks to exceptional natural conditions, crystal-clear waters, and great depths near the coast, Lastovo has become one of the most valued destinations for deep freediving under the Adriatic Freediving organization, serving as a base for summer camps attracting divers from around the world. The event is not only an opportunity for outstanding athletic achievements but also an important platform for promoting Croatia as a destination for active and sustainable tourism. The arrival of athletes, coaches, and accompanying teams from different countries contributes to the international recognition of Lastovo and presents the natural beauty and values of the Nature Park to audiences worldwide. Zsofia Torocsik shone at this competition with two world records. The first was achieved in the FIM discipline with a dive to 107 meters, while the second was achieved in the CWTB discipline at 114 meters. Unfortunately, the second record was invalidated after reviewing slow-motion footage due to pulling during the ascent. In addition to these results, almost the entire Croatian team completed part of their preparation, with Toma Čelar making the biggest improvement in nearly all disciplines, looking forward to his participation in the upcoming World Championships in Cyprus in November. Sanda Delija and Petar Klovar did not attempt records this year, hoping to save them for the World Championships. Vitomir Maričić was in the role of the main safety diver for the deepest divers, who this year, in addition to those from Croatia, were from Germany, Argentina, and Hungary and shared the podium. This competition is one of the rare ones held in a protected marine area, further emphasizing the importance of the event and the ecological component of this sport. The cooperation with the Lastovo Nature Park represents an example of how nature protection and elite sports can successfully complement each other. This year's edition of the competition once again gathered international competition and confirmed the high level of organization of the event, as well as the increasing prestige of Croatia on the global freediving scene. The World Record status of the competition means that the highest criteria have been met regarding judging, safety, organization, and adherence to the anti-doping code.
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