Penang Freediving Pool Games
8 March 2025
Competed in a freediving competition held in Penang—a memorable experience, as it was my first time diving in a 50m pool and also my first time experiencing a blackout during a dive (I was fasting at the time). Although I was disqualified on Day 1 for my 109m attempt due to the blackout, I’m glad I managed to update my official no-fins record to 96m the next day. It was also great to reconnect with friends I met during my last trip to Penang for the DNF workshop.
Group picture with friends by the pool.
Reconnected with a few friends before the competition kicked off.
Preparing for dive at the pool.
Breathing up and visualizing while waiting to begin my dive.
Recovered from blackout after unsuccessful dive attemp.
Recovering from a blackout after an unsuccessful 109m dive—closely monitored by the safety team and my coach.
My unsuccessful 109m attempt—my first time diving in a 50m pool while fasting, which ended in a blackout.
RGroup photo with all the athletes and organizers after the competition.
Group photo with all the athletes and organizers after the competition.