Hungary's Törőcsik wins freediving gold
She claims first world depth title with 98-metre free immersion dive in Limassol Bay
Hungary’s Zsófia Törőcsik claimed gold in the Women’s Free Immersion (FIM) at the 35th AIDA Freediving World Championship in Limassol Bay, completing a clean 98‑metre dive to top the podium. Lauren Matevish of the United States took silver, while Hungary’s Fatima Korok earned bronze with an 84‑metre performance. Day five saw several deep attempts and new national records, helped by ideal sea conditions and a competitive field, including multiple announced dives beyond 100 metres.
The win is Törőcsik’s first world-title in a depth discipline, adding to her recent pool success at the 2025 AIDA Pool World Championship and underscoring her rapid ascent in international freediving. Known for precise technique and strong breath‑hold control, she executed a textbook FIM dive—using the rope to descend and ascend without fins—which judges credited as clean and within safety parameters. Her performance reinforced her versatility across freediving formats and drew praise from coaches and peers.
Organizers reported a high level of competition throughout the championships, with several athletes setting new national marks and pushing tactical limits in both depth and pacing. Safety teams and judges remained on high alert, as deeper announced attempts carry greater physiological risk; protocols and surface support were noted as effective during day five’s operations.
Törőcsik’s emergence follows a swift transition into freediving from other endurance sports, and her results are expected to influence selections and tactics for upcoming international meets. The championship continues with remaining depth disciplines scheduled, where observers anticipate further record bids and close podium contests as athletes capitalize on favorable conditions in Limassol Bay.
