Klovar and Molchanov Narrow Gap in World Apnea 2026 as FIM Titles Decided

In Limassol, the battle for the 2026 Overall World Championship title tightened to a single point after Petar Klovar (Croatia) and Alexey Molchanov (AIN) each delivered flawless free‑immersion dives. Klovar captured the FIM World Championship with a 132‑metre dive completed after a 3:55 breath‑hold, while Molchanov followed with a 128‑metre dive that lasted 4:49 underwater. Both athletes returned to the surface in full control, completed the required surface protocol, and received white cards. The bronze medal was shared by Martin Ruman (Slovakia) and Omar Al Ghailani (Oman), the latter setting a new Asian Continental Record at 113 metres. Numerous national and continental records were also set across the competition. With only one point separating the leaders, the final discipline—women’s constant‑weight (CWT)—will decide the overall champion and final podium. Cyprus’s Limassol, hosting athletes from more than 50 countries, continues to cement its reputation as a premier venue for international freediving.