Törőcsik Won Gold at World Apnea Depth Championships
Hungarian freediver Zsófia Törőcsik claimed victory in the Constant Weight No Fins discipline in Limassol, Cyprus.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Swimming
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Zsófia Törőcsik captured the gold medal in the Constant Weight No Fins event at the World Apnea Depth Championships after a dive of 78 meters. Her performance in Limassol, Cyprus, led a podium that included Sanda Delija and Nataliia Zharkova.
Why it matters
The victory marks a significant achievement for Törőcsik in a field featuring 179 athletes from more than 50 countries. This championship competition serves as a premier showcase for the world's top talent in deep-sea breath-holding sports.
Törőcsik secured gold with a 78-meter depth, besting the 75-meter effort from Sanda Delija and the 68-meter mark from Nataliia Zharkova. The event features a diverse field of 179 athletes representing more than 50 countries.
The players
Zsófia Törőcsik
She is a competitive Hungarian freediver who previously reached a world-record depth of 107 meters.
Sanda Delija
She is an elite freediving athlete who earned the silver medal in the competition.
Nataliia Zharkova
She is a professional freediver who secured the bronze medal at the championships.
The details
Participants in the Constant Weight No Fins discipline must descend and ascend using only their own power without the aid of fins or other propulsion devices. The event tests extreme breath-holding and physical endurance at significant underwater depths.
Timeline
August 2026: Zsófia Törőcsik set a world record off Lastovo.
September 30, 2026 - October 10, 2026: World Apnea Depth Championships competition dates.
Friday: Zsófia Törőcsik competes in the Bifins category.
Season Trajectory
This win positions Törőcsik as a dominant force heading into the remainder of the World Apnea Depth Championships. Her performance reinforces her standing in the sport following her previous world-record dive earlier this year.
The victory establishes a new Hungarian national record at 78 meters in the Constant Weight No Fins discipline. Törőcsik now shifts her focus to the Bifins category, where she looks to maintain her momentum against the international field.
The takeaway
Freediving requires immense physical control and technical precision to navigate deep water without mechanical assistance. Success in these events is often determined by the ability to manage oxygen levels while maintaining form under extreme hydrostatic pressure.
What happens next
Zsófia Törőcsik is scheduled to compete in the Bifins category this coming Friday.
Further reading
For more on international aquatic competitions, see the Swimming section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Hungary Today.
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