Loïc Leferme facts for kids
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Loïc Leferme
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| Born | 28 August 1970 Malo-les-Bains
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| Died | 11 April 2007 (aged 36) |
| Occupation | freediver |
| Children | 2 |
Loïc Leferme (born August 28, 1970 – died April 11, 2007) was a very famous French diver. He was known for holding world records in free diving. Free diving means diving deep underwater without any breathing tanks or equipment. Divers hold their breath for a long time.
Loïc was a world record holder until 2005. Another diver named Herbert Nitsch then broke his record. Loïc also helped start an important organization called AIDA in 1990. This group helps set rules and organize competitions for free diving.
Who Was Loïc Leferme?
Loïc Leferme was born in a town called Malo-les-Bains, France. He loved the ocean and spent a lot of time in it. He became one of the best free divers in the world. He pushed the limits of how deep humans could dive on a single breath.
He was a pioneer in a type of free diving called "no limits." In this style, divers use a weighted sled to go down very fast. They then use an inflatable bag to come back up quickly. It is a very challenging and exciting sport.
His Amazing Records
Loïc Leferme set several amazing world records during his career. His first world record was in 1999. He dove to an incredible depth of 137 meters (about 449 feet). This was a huge achievement at the time.
In 2002, he broke his own record. He dove even deeper, reaching 162 meters (about 531 feet). This was done without any breathing equipment. He just held his breath the entire time.
On October 30, 2004, Loïc set another new world record. He reached a depth of 171 meters (about 561 feet). This was in the "no limits" category. He was truly a master of deep diving.
A Sad Day
Loïc Leferme sadly passed away on April 11, 2007. He was training for another record attempt. This training session took place in Villefranche-sur-Mer, France. He was preparing to try for a new record in July 2007.
During his training, something went wrong with his equipment. He was unable to return to the surface in time. His passing was a great loss to the free diving community. He is remembered as a brave and inspiring athlete.
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Loïc Leferme, a famous French freediver.
