All actors hold their breath during salary disputes, but these actors are also impressive at holding their breath underwater. We don't know exactly how long she could hold her breath underwater, but ...

Esther Williams was a competitive swimmer and actress beloved for a run of films, starting in the mid-1940s, that highlighted her ability to perform gorgeously choreographed routines — often ...

As more adults and kids head to swimming pools, lakes and the ocean this Memorial Day weekend, U.S. health officials are warning about accidental drowmings from underwater breath-holding games and ...

Take, for instance, Croatian freediver Budimir Šobat. On March 27, 2021, Šobat held his breath underwater for an astounding 24 minutes and 37 seconds—a feat that was only possible thanks to minutes of ...

James is a published author with multiple pop-history and science books to his name. He specializes in history, space, strange science, and anything out of the ordinary.View full profile James is a ...

The average person can hold their breath for about 30 to 90 seconds. However, this time can increase or decrease due to factors such as smoking, underlying health conditions, and breath training. A ...