Kateryna Sadurska Breaks 90-Meter No-Fins Freediving World Record

Kateryna Sadurska Sets a New Freediving Benchmark

According to Рубрика — Суспільство: On November 11, 2026, Ukrainian freediver Kateryna Sadurska shattered the women's world record by diving 90 meters without fins at the AIDA Blue Element competition held in Dominica. This marks the tenth world record Sadurska has claimed in freediving over the past four years. She dedicated this remarkable achievement to the defenders of Ukraine.

Impressive Career Highlights in Freediving

A competitor at the 2016 Olympic Games, Sadurska has become an 11-time world champion in freediving and has earned numerous medals at European championships. Her latest record surpasses her closest rival’s previous mark of 79 meters by an impressive 11 meters. Sadurska first made headlines in 2023 with a 73-meter dive that set her initial world record in this discipline.

In July 2026, she attempted an 89-meter dive but was disqualified due to injury and loss of consciousness near the surface. Now 33 years old, Sadurska continues to dominate the sport. Earlier in 2026, she also secured the world championship title in the constant weight with fins category by reaching 108 meters.

• Winner of the 2025 Blue Element Competition in Dominica, setting a world record in constant weight without fins (CNF)
• Set an 84-meter no-fins dive world record in 2024
• Dominated the CNF discipline from 2022 through 2024

Reflecting on her new record, Kateryna said, 'I woke up today as the first woman ever to dive 90 meters without fins.'

She described the dive as a challenging experience that forced her to rethink her training approach. 'Today’s achievement serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience and unbreakable spirit of the Ukrainian people, who continue to fight relentlessly despite constant attacks and the lack of basic necessities like water, warmth, light, and communication,' Sadurska added.

Kateryna Sadurska’s latest record not only affirms her place among the elite in the world of freediving but also stands as a symbol of strength and perseverance amid Ukraine’s difficult social and political climate. Her accomplishments inspire many and highlight the importance of unity and support in the ongoing struggle for a better future.