Deans Blue Hole, Deadmans Caye, Bahamas

Kathryn McPhee and Kerian Hibbs have been invited to compete at the Vertical Blue Competition at Dean's blue hole, in the Bahama's alongside some of the worlds best freedivers. Both Athletes will set new NZ records in various depth disciplines during the 10 day competition.

Here you will be able to check on their pre-competition activity and track their progress during the competition.

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

2 World Records and 4 National Records

A quick update, as time is short here in the Bahamas - but first the huge news is today is that the Kiwis have totally cleaned up at the blue hole today. First up, Kathryn completed a very easy 48m CNF dive - extending out her National record. This is the 4th time she has extended her records while at the blue hole, so it has been a very successful competition for her, despite one black out early on.

Kerian has been diving well, and Today set a National Record in Variable Weight, with a dive to 74m. The dive was very easy for Kerian, he came up clean and is keen to get back on the plate and extend that record out a bit further as well.

William Trubridge set his 2nd world record of the competition today. 2 days ago he sent the CNF record of 84m, today he set the world record in FIM at 107m and is looking to extend both of those records over the final days of the competition.

Lastly and certainly not the least, Big David Mullins will tomorrow attempt the world Record in CWT at the same time as extending his own PB and National record - this will make 4 world records held by Kiwis out of a possible 6 in the Freediving sport.

Pictures from the freediving at the Bahamas - and other social functions held by the organisers, along with some of the most amazing scenery and wildlife is posted on our gallery featured on the right hand side of our blog